Jen Library Reference Department

Hey there, SCAD readers! From time to time, the library can have a trial to a database. It allows library staff and patrons to check it out and see what is available. If the library staff and the students and faculty like them, the library considers buying them.

Right now, the library has 2 trial subscriptions you can try. Check them out before they are gone!!! And stay tuned — they might become permanent additions.

The first one is an image database. Use this to find any images you need for your work. The second one is a biography database, full of artists and architects and designers. It’s a great place to find out more about an artist’s life.

Here’s the link. And let us know what you think!

Low-slung pants on men has caused a bit of a catastrophe in a couple of communities.  A couple of towns have actually outlawed the practice of wearing one’s pants low enough to show underwear or skin.  Such is the case with Riviera Beach, Florida.

But some locals are fighting back, calling it against freedom of expression.  Others have argued that the law has unfairly targeted young black men.  It’s interesting, because no matter where you travel, you can see this style on men of all colors!  And a star witness in this case is a New York City fashion designer, now professor at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.  She’s arguing that the look has become mainstream style.

Check out the New York Times article here.  We’d love to hear your comments on the look, too!

Check us out on Facebook and become a fan of SCAD Jen Library!  The reference librarians can’t wait to answer your questions on Facebook.  We’re looking forward to any suggestions as well.

Itching to see the new X-Men movie?  Well, you may not have to wait that long.  Yesterday, on April Fool’s Day, techno-pirates released an unfinished copy of the movie over the internet.  What kind of implications will this have?

Studio executives spent the day trying to get web sites to take it down.  The movie is not set to release until May 1st.  If the pirates are found, this is definitely a copyright issue and the studio will have cause to sue.  This could also potentially have an effect on the market value of the film if people who saw the film online are now no longer interested in paying to see it in the theater.  Read all about it here!

What do you think of pirated movies?

I’m guessing that we all love edible art–beautiful food, an exquisitely done culinary experience, artisan pastries and breads.  But what about gelatin?

Two young men in Britain are trying to change the way we feel about “jellies.”  They wanted to open a little jelly storefront and were turned down, so now they are working on commission and making creative molds for parties and events.  They’ve even worked with professors to create glow-in-the-dark jelly.

Read the article here, and don’t forget to take a look at the slide show.  This just may make your mouth water for a wiggly gelatin treat!