Reference

This in-depth examination of the history, politics, economics, and social movements in Eastern Europe after World War II through the Cold War is an excellent resource for users interested in the post-Stalin era.

Bloomsbury Video Library’s newly launched streaming-video platform hosts more than 2,000 film titles, which makes it a strong new contender for academic libraries’ streaming-video budgets.

LJ’s top 10 picks for Best Reference Databases 2022 range in scope from architecture to history to women trailblazers. 

From a quirky book on geology to a collection of maps, these reference works expand the possibilities of research for students, general readers, and scholars.  

From broadcasting sites to legislative documents, maps, and more, LJ’s 2022 Best Free Resources covers a vast array of topics. 

The Globe to Globe Festival collection is sure to inspire scholars, performers, and students of Shakespeare, as well as anyone who values or teaches intercultural theater. Recommended for any schools with drama programs or courses on Shakespeare.

Barry Trott, Adult Services Consultant with the Library of Virginia and chair of RUSA’s Dartmouth Medal committee, talks to LJ about reference work, reference sources, and the work of the Dartmouth Medal committee.

Secret Files from World Wars to Cold War is an excellent compilation of primary documents. The collection of 12,000 documents explores British government secret intelligence files on four key 20th-century conflicts: the Spanish Civil War, World War II, the early years of the Cold War, and the Korean War.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Library and Archives is a unique new resource, sure to delight dog-fanciers and researchers alike.