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.
Read MoreLiving, 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!
Read MoreThe Fordham Research Commons has reached a new milestone: One Million Downloads! Read all about this extraordinary achievement here.
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreAs 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!
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreFordham University Libraries has a wide range of materials, from print books to electronic resources, to explore women’s history and activism. Whether you typically visit the library online or regularly visit our libraries in person, we hope the items curated below pique your interest.
Read MoreWhat better way to celebrate than to engage with historical records that center the Black experience in America? These digital collections – available through Fordham University Libraries – are great places to do so.
Read MoreWe wanted to share a selection of resources available at Fordham University Libraries and beyond to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whether you are interested in taking a deep dive into biographies, speeches, videos, photographs, or other types of primary sources, librarians are here to help you find the content that inspires your curiosity.
Read MoreThe Fordham Libraries’ COVID-19 Digital Archive recently received a federal grant to expand the collection. Read more about it and learn how to get involved.
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