New Reference Book: The Encyclopedia of Taoism
Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian The Encyclopedia of Taoism edited by Fabrizio Pregadio, Routledge, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 299.51 P91T This 2-volume set describes the history, traditions and principles of Taoism. The encyclopedia is divided into 5 … Continued
New Reference Book: Nature and the Environment in 20th-Century American Life
Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian Nature and the Environment in 20th-Century American Life by Brian Black, Westport: Greenwood, 2006. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 304.2 B56N20 Did recent Earth Day activities generate an interest in topics related to the … Continued
New Reference Book: Landmarks and Pioneers in American Science
Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian Research and Discovery: Landmarks and Pioneers in American Science edited by Russell Lawson, M.E. Sharpe, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 509 L44R This three volumes set presents scientific biographies, topics and inventions from … Continued
Postcards from the Past: SPS Historic Postcard Exhibit
Lisa Laughy – Archives Assistant The Historic Postcard online exhibit has now been updated to reflect the redesign of the Ohrstrom Library website. Originally created in 2006, the exhibit has a new look as well as some new features. Here … 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