The library has many arts databases that are easily searched by theme or subject, and yet they are often only used by our arts students and faculty. In reality, most of us crave engagement with music, theater, film, and art that resonates with us in ways that data analysis and scholarly discourse do not. Read on to discover how the Digital Theatre+ database can benefit you, no matter your research queries.
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Each and every member of the Fordham community can benefit from the information contained in the library’s business databases. Read on to discover how these resources can best assist you and remember… Business databases are not just for business majors!
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Librarians are always available to help you locate reputable sources once you know what you want to write about, but figuring out how to narrow your topic so that it is more manageable can be overwhelming. The Credo Reference – Academic Core database is an ideal starting point for academic research because with it you can explore a topic, related topics, and subtopics to help you figure out how to focus your research.
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Living, or studying, in the largest city in the United States, it is easy to forget about our own rural backyard. That is one reason the American Rural Studies research guide has been created. This blog post explores all this new guide has to offer!
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The Fordham Research Commons has reached a new milestone: One Million Downloads! Read all about this extraordinary achievement here.
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The Fordham University Libraries is thrilled to announce that three of our digital collections have been added to the web-accessible JSTOR Community Collections. Anyone and everyone with an internet connection will be able to view these collections, regardless of their affiliation with Fordham University. Inclusion in JSTOR will expand the impact of Fordham’s digital resources well beyond our immediate community, as well as increase our standing as a research library!
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As we celebrated Women’s History Month this past March and Preservation Week this final week of April, three of the collections in this database are perfect for studying women’s history during the 19th century. Find out more about these collections in this week’s post!
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You can now explore the 1950 Decennial Census, which has been made accessible online and for free through the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. This blog post explains how to search these records.
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Library resources offer a wealth of information sources on Ukraine’s culture, literary, artistic, and religious traditions, geopolitics and history–including works illuminating this country’s long and often conflicted relationship with Russia.
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Fordham Librarians were listening carefully to Father Joseph P. McShane’s latest State of the University address on October 18, 2021. It has always been important to the library to reinforce the ways in which the University’s Jesuit mission and strategic plans are reflected in the academic programs and initiatives that we will ultimately support and enhance. “Educating for Justice” will be embraced by the University libraries. Check out some of the newly acquired ebooks in this week’s post!
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