We own the digitized archives of the Royal Geographical Society. It contains the Sir Ernest Shackleton Collection (scroll down to find it). In this collection, you can view, for example, “Sketch map drawn on menu card to illustrate proposed journey across Antarctic continent, 7th March 1914,” or “Page torn from […]
In CSU, we recently purchased the digitized archive of Novaia Gazeta. This is the investigative, critical, independent Russian newspaper whose editor and co-founder, Dmitry Muratov, received the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. (There were two recipients in 2021, the other being investigative journalist Maria Ressa, founder of Rappler.) The Novaia Gazeta […]
As of January 1, 2022, all U of A corresponding authors who publish in Cambridge University Press journals can have their articles released in open access, with no author fees. Please consult the Library’s APC Discounts & Waivers page whenever you need details on such agreements. The Library does not […]
Please share with scholars in your areas as you see fit! In 2022, the Literary Encyclopedia will resume its award Travel Award programme (suspended in 2021 due to Covid-related travel restrictions). This programme is funded through the donation of royalties by contributors and editors to the Encyclopedia. It includes awards […]
Hello everyone, as you know, the Library collection includes two large subscription ebook packages: EBSCO Academic, and ProQuest Academic Complete. Books are added to these collections throughout the year (and their accompanying records to the catalogue), but removals happen only twice each year. This is an update on removals occurring December 2021/January […]