New Reference Book: The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture edited by Jonathan M. Bloom and Sheila S. Blair, Oxford U. Press, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 709.17 G911 Islamic art and techniques, as well … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Ancient Literature

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Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian Encyclopedia of Ancient Literature by James Wyatt Cook, Facts on File, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 820.9 C77A This volume focuses on the standard ancient texts and their authors from ancient Greece, Rome, … Continued

World Collections Online: Expanding our Global Perspective

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian The World Digital Library is a partnership between UNESCO and the U.S. Library of Congress.  The site aims to provide free access to digitized treasures currently housed in libraries, museums & other institutions around the … Continued

New Reference Book: New Encyclopedia of Africa

Deb Baker – Interim Reference Librarian New Encyclopedia of Africa edited by John Middleton and Joseph C. Miller, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: Ref. 960 M858 2008 v.1-v.5. A comprehensive introduction to Africa past and present, … Continued

Scanning the Globe: Finding International Newspapers via ProQuest

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian ProQuest offers access to English-language versions of several major international newspapers.  Follow the steps below to find the information you need: Step 1: From the Ohrstrom Website – Select ProQuest Periodicals Step 2: Click on … Continued