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

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy

Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy edited by J. Baird Callicott and Robert Frodeman, Gale, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 363.7 C13E A 2-volume set focused on concepts, subjects and people related to environmental ethics and philosophy.  Examples … Continued

Access the New York Times via Library Resource

Several folks have inquired recently about accessing the New York Times via library resources. Presumably, this is due to recent changes in access-related policy at the New York Times. The full archive is no longer freely available on the NYTs … Continued