New Electronic Resources

Recently acquired, or in the process of being acquired, new electronic resources:

CAMBRIDGE HISTORIES ONLINE

While USC currently has a trial for this extraordinary resource the trial is in the process of being converted to a purchase and the database is available via e-resources. It includes the full text, completely searchable, of all 247 volumes of the renowned Cambridge Histories. Broad areas of subject coverage, in Cambridge's terms, are: American history; British history; Economic history; General history; History of science; History of the book; Language and linguistics; Literary studies; Music; Philosophy; Political and social theory; Regional history; Religious studies; Theatre studies and performing arts; and Warfare

DANCE IN VIDEO

One of two new Alexander Street Press products at USC. Quoting from the opening screen, "Dance in Video will contain 250 dance productions and documentaries by the most influential performers and companies of the 20th century. Selections cover ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, and improvisational dance, as well as forerunners of the forms and the pioneers of modern concert dance. This release includes 46 videos, equaling 443 hours."

GLOBAL ROAD WARRIOR

Sub-titled the ultimate business travel guide, this resource provides a wealth of information about each of the world's countries, much of it hard to locate in one place, in a broad variety of 20 subject categories. Most of the broad categories are, in turn, divided into sub-categories. Excellent illustrations are provided and a series of very good maps for each country.

OPERA IN VIDEO

One of two new Alexander Street Press products at USC. Quoting from the opening screen "Opera in Video will contain 250 of the most important opera performances, captured on video through staged productions, interviews, and documentaries. Selections represent the world’s best performers, conductors, and opera houses and are based on a work’s importance to the operatic canon. This release includes 39 videos, equaling 80 hours."

Lynn Sipe, 8/1/2008