New Reference Book: Saints Preserved An Encyclopedia of Relics

Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics by Thomas J. Craughwell, Image Books, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 235.2 C85S This volumes contains 350 entries, focused on the “…most important, interesting, unusual, or rare relics” (xv).  Catholic relics of U.S. … Continued

New Reference Book: 100 Animated Feature Films

100 Animated Feature Films by Andrew Osmond, Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 791.43 Os5O An alphabetical list of 100 animated feature films, each accompanied by a short essay, which typically includes: summary, impact and historical placement. Examples … Continued

New Resource: BBC Shakespeare – Streaming Video

Ohrstrom Library is very please to have licensed, from Ambrose Video, streaming access to 5 BBC Shakespeare productions: Julius Caesar King Lear Othello Richard III The Tempest To enjoy these streaming films simply click HERE, or visit library.sps.edu and select … Continued

New Reference Book: Voter Turnout in the United States 1788-2009

Voter Turnout in the United States 1788-2009 by Curtis Gans, CQ Press, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 324.973 G15V A record of voter turnout in America.  Included elections: president, state governor, and House of Representatives. Examples: State Gubernatorial General … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States

Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States edited by Emmanuel S. Nelson, ABC-CLIO, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 810.9 N33E This two volume set presents over 300 reference articles important to the field of LGBTQ literature … Continued