Hello,
Please see the following list of new e-resources available from the University Libraries. I have included the entire list added in April and May for your review. Some items that may be of interest include series 3, 4, and 5 of the the AAS Periodicals Series. This completes this collection. Several other major collections including the Executive Branch Documents set and several new modules of the Digital National Security Archive set. Additionally the Libraries acquired several specialized collections such as the African Blue Books the PQ Historical Newspapers title the New Amsterdam News and the Chatham House Online Archive to name a few.
If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
Best,
George
e-Resources Added May 2016
American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection: Series 1-5
With the addition of Series 3<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=h9j>, Series 4<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=h9k>, and Series 5<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=h9m>, the Libraries' AAS Historical Periodicals Collection is now complete. This collection provides access to periodicals published from 1691 through 1937, documenting the life of America's people through the lens of such topics as agriculture, education, leisure and hobbies, medicine, religion, science, technology, trade, entertainment, politics, family life, and more.
Digital National Security Archive (DNSA): U.S. Nuclear History, 1969-1976: Weapons, Arms Control, and War Plans in an Age of Strategic Parity<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/dnsa_46?accountid=14541>
The latest module in ProQuest's Digital National Security Archive, this resource documents nuclear weapons policies during a significant period in the history of the nuclear age. This module includes 2,200 documents, many of which were only recently declassified.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Amsterdam News<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/hnpnewamsterdamnews?accountid=14541>
The leading Black newspaper of the 20th century, the New York Amsterdam News was a strong advocate for desegregation of the U.S. military during World War II, and also covered the historically important Harlem Renaissance. This resource provides full-text for the complete run of the paper, from 1922-1993. Other ProQuest Historical Newspapers available include Atlanta Constitution, Baltimore Sun, Boston Globe, Chicago Defender, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
Executive Branch Documents I and II<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://search.proquest.com/congressional>
This resource provides digital access to millions of pages of Executive Branch publications from 1789 through 1939, including documents on business and industry, foreign trade, navigation, immigration and population, health, causes of death, religious affiliations, military operations, weather conditions, and more. Based on the Checklist of Public Documents, 1789-1909, Executive Branch Documents represents the most comprehensive online collection of Executive Branch materials available to researchers today.
Nature Microbiology<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=http://www.nature.com/nmicrobiol/>
One of the newest titles from the Nature Publishing Group, Nature Microbiology includes original research articles, news, reviews, comments, and feature articles covering the broad field of microbiology.
Rosetta Stone<library.gmu.edu:rosetta>
This language software provides learning support for 30 different languages, including 50 hours of foundational instructions; core lessons to build on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills; and grammar and vocabulary activities. Note: Users will need to create a free login account before accessing Rosetta Stone.
American Mathematical Society Publications<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=http://www.ams.org/books/mbk/>
The Libraries now have access to a variety of American Mathematical Society e-books and other publications, including Non-Series Monographs & Surveys<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://www.ams.org/mbk/>, Graduate Studies in Mathematics<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://www.ams.org/books/gsm/>, University Lecture Series<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=http://www.ams.org/books/ulect/>, Student Mathematical Library<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://www.ams.org/books/stml/>, and Simon<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://www.ams.org/books/simon/001/>.
Islamic Law and Society<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/15685195>
This journal provides a forum for comparative research in the field of Islamic law in Muslim and non-Muslim countries, covering both theory and practice, from its emergence up to the present. The journal discusses historical, juridical and social-scientific perspectives on Islamic law, including current legal issues and legislation.
Global Futures Intelligence System (GFIS)<https://themp.org/>
A global intelligence utility that integrates the information, groups, and software of The Millenium Project. Interact with all elements of the system, make suggestions, and initiate discussions with experts around the world. Search futures research; methods from State of the Future and Futures Research Methodology; as well as some real-time Delphi studies and other research. Note: Contact the Information Desk for login.
Resources Added In April
Chatham House Online Archive<http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/viva_gmu?db=CHOA>
Contains the publications and archives of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). Content includes briefing papers, special reports, pamphlets, conference papers, and monographs, as well as audio recordings of key figures in international affairs. Includes access to the full text of Chatham House's two flagship publications: International Affairs and The World Today.
Digital National Security Archive (DNSA)<http://search.proquest.com/dnsa?accountid=14541>
This update to the DNSA platform features eight new modules covering the 1960s to 2013, including documents on human rights policy, CIA covert operations, electronic surveillance, Japanese diplomatic relations, counternarcotic policy, Korean foreign policy, and Henry Kissinger. This comprehensive collection of primary documents is provided in full-text, including tens of thousands of important declassified documents regarding critical U.S. policy decisions.
Economist<http://www.economist.com/printedition/cover_index.cfm>
The online version of the Economist journal, this resource offers insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology. It offers a variety of web-only content, including blogs, debates and audio/film programs. Provides full access to the print edition and a searchable online archive that dates back to 1997.
Early American Newspapers, VA <http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://infoweb.newsbank.com?db=EANX&s_titles=true=&s_locs=Virginia>
Access the early newspapers, often printed by small-town printers, which documented daily life in Virginia communities, supported different political parties and recorded both majority and minority views for nearly three centuries (1736-1920); as well as the Richmond-Times Dispatch (1903-1986).
Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics (Second Edition)<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/referenceworks/9780080961569>
Brenner's Encyclopedia of Genetics, 2nd Edition is an expert-written, comprehensive compendium on genetics. As an e-book, it is now more accessible than ever to scientists and nonscientists alike.
African Blue Books, 1821-1953<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://www.britishonlinearchives.co.uk/collection.php?cid=9781851172740>
Collection of annual reports on British colonies that provide detailed accounts of the day-to-day concerns and policies of colonial administrators. Materials include texts, statistics, maps, and illustrations and cover such topics as taxes and duties, military expenditure, civil establishment, legislation and proclamations, population data, import and export statistics, prisons, and meteorological observations.
Swank Digital Campus<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://digitalcampus.swankmp.net/gmu277629>
Provides access to course-assigned films and documentaries from major motion picture studios. Requires local installation of Widevine Media Optimizer<https://tools.google.com/dlpage/widevine>; not recommended for use with Firefox.
Drama Online<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://dramaonlinelibrary.com>
This collection provides full text access to dramatic works from the early Greek period to the present day, as well as some works of criticism and information on theater craft.
Oxford Bibliographies Online<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com>
Developed cooperatively with scholars and librarians worldwide, Oxford Bibliographies Online offers exclusive, authoritative research guides to a variety of subjects. The Libraries are proud to announce the following new bibliographies: Anthropology, Atlantic History, African Studies, Latin American Studies, and Sociology. Other bibliographies include Cinema and Media Studies, Classics, Criminology, Education, International Law, International Relations, Management, Music and Political Science.
Oxford Handbooks Online Economics and Finance 2016, 2015, and 2014 <http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/browse?t1=ORR:AHU01290>
Oxford Handbooks Online Political Science 2016, 2015 and 2014<http://mutex.gmu.edu/login?URL=http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/browse?module_0=obo-9780199756223>
Each Oxford Handbook features summative essays that evaluate the current thinking on a topic in a given subject area, and makes original arguments about the future direction of the debate. New handbooks available through the Libraries include Economics and Finance, and Political Science. Other Handbooks include Linguistics.
George D. Oberle III
History Librarian, Research Services
4400 University Drive MS 2FL
Fenwick Library 2211
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-993-4175
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