The MLA Bibliography is moving from the FirstSearch platform at the end of June, and we need to select a new interface. We have trials with each of the different database vendors. Please let us know which interface you prefer. MLA Bibliography from Ebsco MLA Bibliography from Gale/Infotrac MLA Bibliography from ProQuest/CSA MLA Bibliography […]
Month: May 2010
Presidential Libraries
Separate presidential libraries are a generally a 20th century phenomenon–previously presidential papers were usually kept by the National Archives or in historical societies. The privately funded museum/library/shrine of modern presidents has many advantages, and some drawbacks. The advantages are that there is a focused, dedicated staff collecting and arranging material, and the drawbacks are that each library […]
New Database: Underground and Independent Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels
Debuting this week is a brand new database devoted to the history of alternative comics: Underground and Independent Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels, the first ever scholarly, primary source database focusing on adult comic books and graphic novels. This collection includes original material from the 1950s to today along with interviews, commentary, theory, and criticism […]
Military History Institute
The website of the Military History Institute at Carlisle PA (official name: U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center) http://www.ahco.army.mil/site/index.jsp is a gold mine of useful information, both bibliographic and full text, for an area in which Columbia traditionally hasn’t been strong. There are two basic catalogs listed on this link, the Research Catalog, which is […]
Butler Study Break, Tonight 10PM – Midnight
Study Days are here! Need a break? Stop by the Butler Cafe Lounge tonight (May 5) from 10PM to midnight to grab a bagel, coffee, and enjoy some study-break activities. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your study breaks this week. Have a snack and stay hydrated with lots of […]