New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Latin America

Encyclopedia of Latin America edited by Thomas M. Leonard, Facts on File, 2010.   Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 980 L55L A 4-volume set covering the pre-Columbian period through modernity.  Entry focus includes politics, economics, history, and culture. Examples: Amazon Regional Cooperation … Continued

ebrary offers open access to 9/11 ebooks through September

Throughout the month of September, ebrary, an eBook vendor that Ohrstrom Library currently contracts with, is offering free access to its collection related to 9/11.  Fifteen searchable, full-text ebooks are available as part of this collection. In support of the … Continued

New Reference Book: The Business of Sustainability

The Business of Sustainability edited by Chris Laszlo, et al.  Berkshire, 2010. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 363.7 B455S Volume 2 of a larger, projected, 10 volume set titled Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability. This volume, numbered 2 in the … Continued

New Reference Book: The Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History

The Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History edited by Stanley N. Katz, Oxford, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 340 Ox21 This 6-volume set focuses on concepts and subjects related to international legal history from ancient times to the … Continued

New Reference Book: The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems

The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems by James Minahan, Greenwood, 2010. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 398.3 M66C Provides symbols and corresponding explanations for over 200 countries/territories.  Examples include: Coat of Arms/Seal of Brunei National Anthem of … Continued