New Database: CQ Global Researcher

Love CQ Researcher for its direct, pithy yet thorough, presentation of current U.S. issues? Ohrstrom Library recently began subscribing to CQ Global Researcher. Like its long-respected counterpoint (80 years!), CQ Global provides in-depth, balanced reporting.  The Global product presents reports … Continued

New Reference Book: The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art

The Grove Encyclopedia of American Art edited by Joan Marter, Oxford, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 709.73 G91A A 5-volume set, with a North American focus, presenting articles on and related to American Art including people, movements, museums, … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of the Vampire

Encyclopedia of the Vampire edited by S. T. Joshi, Greenwood, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 809.9 J78V Presents the vampire within the context of literary works, religion, folklore, film and television, and people. Entry Examples: “Angel” Children’s Vampire … Continued

New Research Guide: Daughters of Eve

A new research guide for the Daughters of Eve project  is available on the library’s website.  Use this guide to identify and review: useful eReference sources, recommended library catalog searches (for both print and eBooks),  journal collections, Artstor, and Noodlebib … Continued

New Research Guide: L.A. Riots

A new research guide for the Humanities IV L.A. Riots project  is available on the library’s website.  Use this guide to identify and review: reference materials, library catalog (printed books & eBooks), newspaper collections, NBC newsreels, and Noodlebib citation tutorials. Please … Continued