By Tierney Gleason, Reference and Digital Humanities Librarian

The Reference department in Walsh Library kicked off the Fall semester with a display of research materials highlighting Bronx history and culture. On the tops of the shorter bookshelves in the Reference Area, you will find books on display along with signs pointing to digital items like e-books, maps, data resources, oral histories, videos, music, digitized archival content, and resources at local organizations.

Covering a wide variety of Bronx history topics, we hope there is something that catches your attention. Items in the circulating collection on display are available for checkout, and QR codes are used on our signs to connect researchers to electronic resources.

Not sure how to use a QR code with a smartphone? Feel free to ask staff at the reference desk for help.

Keep in mind that researchers do not need a smartphone or even have to be on the Rose Hill campus to connect with research materials featured in this exhibit. All of the materials are posted to our public Zotero library:

Finally, if you are in the mood for music, check out the Spotify playlist we put together of Bronx doo-wop, vocal harmony, and R&B groups using books and articles in Fordham’s library collection.

Enjoy exploring the Bronx! As always, please contact us with questions or reach out via ask a librarian if you need immediate research help.