New resources for 2009/10 include:expanded coverage of the Times Literary Supplement Archive, FBIS, FAME, Aluka, CAMIO, and Archive Grid,
Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive
The TLS Historical Archive is the expanded new edition of the TLS Centenary Archive. It adds an additional 15 years to our previous access, now covering 1902 - 2005, and features a much improved search function including the ability to search the full-text of reviews.
You can access this resource via our online resources page from
the Electronic Library.
December 2009
Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports
FBIS was established during WWII with the aim of monitoring, recording and translating intercepted radio broadcasts from foreign governments, official news services and clandestine broadcasts from occupied territories. These translations and transcripts make up the Daily Reports, which have been described as 'an indispensable English language source for insights into decades of turbulent world history whose effects are often still being felt today.'
You can access this resource via our online resources page from
the Electronic Library.
November 2009
FAME
Offering comprehensive information on companies in the UK and Ireland, FAME is an excellent new business resource. It has a total coverage of 7 million companies and allows the user to research individual companies, search for businesses with specific profiles and carry out detailed analysis.
You can access this resource via our online resources page from
the Electronic Library.
November 2009
Aluka
Aluka is an international, collaborative initiative building an online digital library of scholarly resources from and about Africa. It includes a wide variety of materials ranging from archival documents, periodicals and reference works to maps, oral history and photographs.
You can access this resource via our online resources page from
the Electronic Library.
November 2009
CAMIO - OCLC's Catalog of Art Museum Images Online
CAMIO is a fantastic resource of works of art from around the world. It represents the collections of prominent museums such as the V&A, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Museum of Fine Art, Boston. CAMIO highlights the creative output of cultures around the world, from prehistoric to contemporary times and covering forms from architecture to photography and paintings.
You can access this resource via our online resources page from
the Electronic Library.
September 2009
ArchiveGrid
ArchiveGrid allows you to search through historical documents, personal papers and family histories held in archives around the world. Thousands of libraries, museums and archives have contributed nearly a million collection descriptions to ArchiveGrid. Researchers searching ArchiveGrid can learn about these collections, contact archives to arrange a visit to examine materials and order copies.
You can access this resource via our online resources page from
the Electronic Library.
September 2009
