Category Archives: New eResources

Two Video Databases on Trial: A Mini DOXA Fest?

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

Two video databases on trial from Alexander Street Press… just in time for DOXA! Filmakers Library Online is a collection of award-winning documentaries from a broad range of research interests – race and gender studies, human rights, globalization and global … Continue reading →

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New Resource: Native American Archives

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

“[The] Native American Archives collection provides more than 1.8 million pages of original historical documents pertaining to Native American history and life from the 18th through the 20th century. The collection is made possible in collaboration with the National Archives … Continue reading →

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Two New eResources for Music and Urban Landscape Lovers

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

Two recent resources have been added to the Library’s list of Indexes & Databases: Music Online is a portal which provides access to all of UBC library’s Alexander Street Press music databases: Classical Music Library, Classical Reference Library, Classical Scores … Continue reading →

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Methods and more come to UBC Library

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Kat

Yes, it’s true. UBC Library now has access to Methods in Molecular Biology, plus all the 22,000 and growing protocols included in the Springer Protocols collection. Find them now via the Springer Protocols gateway, or cross search on the Springerlink … Continue reading →

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Naxos Video Library: On Trial Now

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

Naxos Video Library offers an extensive streaming video library of classical music performances, opera, ballet, live concerts and documentaries. Watch the world’s greatest opera houses, ballet companies, orchestras and artists perform on demand! Note: Adobe Flash Player is required.

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Kokushi daijiten: Encyclopedia of Japanese History (Trial)

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

Kokushi daijiten is a digitized version of all 15 volumes (17 books) of one of the largest encyclopedias of Japanese history. It encompasses every aspect of Japan’s history and includes entries in related fields such as archaeology, folklore, religion, art, … Continue reading →

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History in Video: Trial Databases

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

Is it almost like being there? Check out American History in Video and World History in Video and see for yourself. American History in Video provides the largest and richest collection of video available online for the study of American … Continue reading →

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U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection: Access Down

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

UPDATE: March 31, 2011 – Access Restored on new Proquest Platform – for details see: ProQuest Acquires CIS & UPA from LexisNexis ************************************************************** Due to a change in provider (the collection has moved from LexisNexis to ProQuest), a new agreement … Continue reading →

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Emerald eJournals & eBooks: More Added!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

Our access to ejournals & ebooks from Emerald has grown. Along with Emerald Management Plus [ currently offering 225 journals from 24 management disciplines  ] we now have: Emerald Engineering eJournal Collection – includes all 19 journals within Emerald’s engineering, … Continue reading →

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Confidential Print: Middle East, c1839-1969: New Resource

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Lorne Madgett

“Anyone working on the Modern Middle East will find the Confidential Print: Middle East collection extraordinarily useful. This collection is an absolutely invaluable resource for both researchers and teachers because of the range of documents available and the ease with … Continue reading →

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