While you were away … New Gale resources at the library


Through the CUNY consortium, the City Tech Library now has access to two new Gale databases:

Furthermore, the following two databases were supplemented with their respective “Part 2” counterparts:

The following two series have been added to the Gale Virtual Reference Library:

  • For Students Series (includes: Drama for Students; Novels for Students; Poetry for Students; and Short Stories for Students)
  • Scribner Writers Online (includes: American Writers Series; British Writers Series; and more)

If you’re having difficulties accessing the databases or e-books, check out the library’s instructions on accessing electronic resources from home. If you’re still having trouble, don’t hesitate to ask a librarian!
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On Trial: America’s Historical Newspapers (1690-2000)

America’s Historical Newspapers (1690-2000) features a timeline-based interface, divided into key eras in U.S. history—from Colonial times to Globalization and the Information Age. Each era features coverage pertaining to Government, Military and Political Events; Social and Cultural Issues; and Discoveries, Inventions and Firsts with hundreds of timeline topics available. Each topic addressed includes an overview, links to related articles and suggested search terms to continue research. Articles are labeled (pro/con piece, speech, first-hand account, battle report, etc.) to help students quickly identify content that will prove useful for course assignments and individual research.
Screenshot of database's timeline-view interface.
The trial ends on Friday, May 18, 2012. Access is from on- and off-campus so try out this database today!
Your feedback is greatly appreciated in assessing trial databases. Please contact Prof. Allie Verbovetskaya at averbovetskaya@citytech.cuny.edu with your comments, questions, or concerns about America’s Historical Newspapers.
Don’t forget! All databases currently under consideration by the City Tech library are listed on the library’s website.