Libraries purchased. Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports (1975-1996) consist of translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, newspapers, periodicals and government statements from nations around the globe. These media sources were monitored in their languages of origin, translated into English and issued by an agency of the U.S. Government. FBIS Daily Reports from Readex representContinue reading “Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports (1975-1996) – Trial ended March 14, 2008.”
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Electronic Enlightenment – Trial ended December 31, 2008.
Libraries purchased. EE presents more than 53,000 letters and documents from the best critical editions from Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Edinburgh University Press, the Voltaire Foundation, and University of Toronto Press. In subsequent updates, additional leading scholarly and university presses will be joining the project, including Duke, Johns Hopkins, Norstedts, Pickering & Chatto,Continue reading “Electronic Enlightenment – Trial ended December 31, 2008.”
Digital National Security Archive – Trial ended October 16, 2008.
From Proquest’s website: “The Digital National Security Archive contains the most comprehensive collection of primary documents available. The database includes more than 63,000 of the most important declassified documents regarding critical U.S. policy decisions. There are 30 complete collections, each offering specialized insights. Integrated, they allow you to explore policy across several different areas atContinue reading “Digital National Security Archive – Trial ended October 16, 2008.”
Declassified Documents Reference System Digital Archive – Trial ended October 8, 2008.
Libraries purchased. The Declassified Documents Reference System provides online access to over 500,000 pages of previously classified government documents. Covering major international events from the Cold War to the Vietnam War and beyond, this single source enables users to locate key information underpinning studies in international relations, American studies, United States foreign and domestic policyContinue reading “Declassified Documents Reference System Digital Archive – Trial ended October 8, 2008.”
CQ Global Researcher – Trial ended September 11, 2008.
Libraries purchased. From the publisher: “The new CQ Global Researcher meets the increasing demand for balanced, reliable reporting on international issues and crises. Modeled after the renowned, award-winning CQ Researcher, CQ Global Researcher delivers definitive, in-depth coverage of newsworthy global affairs from a multitude of international viewpoints. Available exclusively online, CQ Global Researcher offers focused,Continue reading “CQ Global Researcher – Trial ended September 11, 2008.”
Cambridge Histories Online – Trial ended October 30, 2008.
Libraries purchased. This historical reference compendium allows instant access to the texts of the Cambridge Histories series. Contains over 250 volumes published since 1960. Send comments to Chris Africa.
Blackwell Compass Philsophy- Trial ended June 6, 2008.
Compass Philosophy publishes peer-reviewed survey articles from across the entire discipline. Experienced researchers, teaching faculty, and advanced students will all benefit from the accessible, informative articles that provide overviews of current research. Send comments to Chris Africa.
Blackwell Compass Journals – Trial ended March 26, 2008.
Each Compass journal publishes peer-reviewed survey articles from across the entire discipline. Experienced researchers, teaching faculty, and advanced students will all benefit from the accessible, informative articles that provide overviews of current research. Disciplines are: history, literature, philosophy, religion, geography, language & linguistics, sociology, and social & personality psychology. Send comments to edward-shreeves@uiowa.edu
American Film Institute Catalog – Trial ended February 28, 2008.
Libraries purchased. The AFI Catalog, the premier, authoritative resource of American film information for the years 1893-1972, is produced by the American Film Institute (AFI). The film experts at AFI update and add new records twice yearly and are working on completing their coverage of the 1970s. Send comments to timothy-shipe@uiowa.edu
American Civil War Research Database – Trial ended March 31, 2008.
The American Civil War Research Database is the definitive online resource for researching the individuals, regiments, and battles of the American Civil War. Originally created by Historical Data Systems, Inc., the database contains indexed, searchable information on over 4 million soldiers and thousands of battles, together with 15,000 photographs. With thousands of regimental rosters andContinue reading “American Civil War Research Database – Trial ended March 31, 2008.”