Resources under Evaluation (Trials)

ATLA Historical Monographs Collections Series 1 & 2 – Trial ended April 14, 2011

American Theological Library Association (ATLA) Historical Monographs Collection Series 1 and Series 2 present more than 15,000 titles from 13th Century through the 1923. Series 1 includes many volumes in Aramaic, Arabic, Greek, Hebrew and other languages besides English, documenting the recovery of languages used during the biblical era and provides an in-depth view of the way that interest in, and knowledge of, biblical languages emerged during the nineteenth century, an important foundation for today’s study and understanding of biblical languages. Series 2 presents a comprehensive picture of religion in America at the turn of the century. Subjects addressed include the conflict between religion and science, the growing interest in Eastern religions and other world religions, and significant shifts in the religious identification of Americans.

Please send additional comments to Rachel Carreon.

ProQuest Environmental Science Collection – Trial ended Feb 20, 2011

ProQuest Environmental Science Collection provides unparalleled and comprehensive coverage of the environmental sciences. Abstracts and citations are drawn from over 10,000 serials including scientific journals, conference proceedings, reports, monographs, books and government publications. It includes the subject areas of: Agriculture, Air pollution, Control technologies, Endangered species, Energy, Environmental design, Environmental education, Environmental law and policy, Environmental safety, Geophysical and climate change, Global warming, International environmental policy, Land use and pollution, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Population, Population studies, Radiological contamination, Resource management, Solid and toxic waste, Sustainability, Toxicological effects, Transportation, Waste management, Water pollution, and Wildlife/Biodiversity as well as full-text to Environmental Impact Statements.

Please send additional comments to Kari Kozak.

Japan at War and Peace, 1930-1949 – Trial ended Feb 25, 2011

Japan at War and Peace contains essential and unique documentation on a wide variety of topics relating to Japanese internal affairs: During the 1920s and early 1930s, Japan progressed toward a democratic system of government. However, parliamentary government was not rooted deeply enough to withstand the economic and political pressures of the 1930s, during which expansionism and militarization became increasingly influential in government and society.

NB: The above link goes to the Archives Unbound site; from within, please navigate to this database.

Please send additional comments to Chiaki Sakai.

Women and Social Movements International – Trial ended March 6, 2011

Women and Social Movements, International is a landmark collection of primary materials. Through the writings of women activists, their personal letters and diaries, and the proceedings of conferences at which pivotal decisions were made, this collection lets you see how women’s social movements shaped much of the events and attitudes that have defined modern life. We will be adding regularly to the database to bring it to its final complement of 150,000 pages of documents.

Please send additional comments to Chris Africa.

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands – Trial ended December 15, 2010

McGraw-Hill’s Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands Online, based on the best selling business etiquette book of the same name, delivers critical cultural knowledge on handling common business interaction in today’s increasingly global market. Kiss, Bow or Shake Hand focuses on providing up to date and pertinent content for over 60 countries.

Each comprehensive country profile includes Tips on Doing Business, Cultural Orientation, Protocol, Business Practices, Cultural Notes, and Downloadable Content.

Please send additional comments to Dave Martin.

World History in Video – Trial ended January 9, 2011

World History in Video is a wide-ranging collection of critically acclaimed documentaries that allow students and researchers to explore human history from the earliest civilizations to the late twentieth century. The video content offered here is truly global in scope, covering Africa and the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. Upon completion, the collection will contain 1,000 hours of streaming video that offers access to more than 1,750 important, critically acclaimed documentaries from filmmakers worldwide.

Please send additional comments to Edward Miner.

Indo-European Etymological Dictionaries – Trial ended December 3, 2010

The Indo-European Etymological Dictionaries Online (IEDO) reconstructs the lexicon for the most important languages and language branches of Indo-European. It is a rich and voluminous online reference source for historical and general linguists. Dictionaries can be cross-searched, with an advance search for each individual dictionary enabling the user to perform more complex research queries. Each entry is accompanied by grammatical info, meaning(s), etymological commentary, reconstructions, cognates and often extensive bibliographical information. New content will be added on an annual basis.

Please send additional comments to Edward Miner.

Underground and Independent Comics – Trial ended January 8, 2011

NB: This is the second round for this trial.

Underground and Independent Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels is the first ever scholarly, primary source database focusing on adult comic books and graphic novels. Beginning with the first underground comix from the 1960’s to the works of modern sequential artists, this collection will contain more than 75,000 pages of comics and graphic novels, along with 25,000 pages of interviews, criticism, and journal articles that document the continual growth and evolution of this artform.

Please send additional comments to Lisa Martincik.

Medieval Family Life – Trial ended November 19, 2010

Medieval Family Life (MFL) is a collection of manuscripts dating from approximately 1400 to the 20th century. The collection, created from source material from the British Library, Chetham’s Library, the National Archives, and the West Yorkshire Archives, consists of the Paston Family Papers, the Celys Family Papers, the Plumpton Correspondence, the Stonor Correspondence, and the Armburgh Family Papers (represented by the “Armburgh Roll,” a single parchment roll written on both sides in ink); these include the only surviving family letter collections from the medieval period in England.

Please send additional comments to Chris Africa.

IMF E-Library – Trial ended November 14, 2010

The IMF E-Library encompasses the vast amount of information published by The International Monetary Fund on its own activities and policies, as well as on its 186 member countries. Most of the Fund’s recent publications can be searched here and viewed in PDF format. The collection of books, periodicals, working papers, and country reports will continue to grow as both new material and older files are added.

Please send additional comments to Dave Martin.