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This user-friendly resource, a collaboration between Adam Matthew Digital and Sage Research Methods, is designed to introduce undergraduate students to research methodologies and primary sources. Although aimed primarily at undergraduate students, graduate students new to their field or needing a refresher will also find it useful. Overall, this is a solid choice for institutions supporting undergraduate research in the arts and humanities.

The collection emphasizes female trailblazers in areas such as pop culture, health care, social work, activism, and more. It is a solid selection for institutions that support advanced research in the humanities, history, gender studies, and other scholarly areas with a focus on women’s lived experiences.

This second installment in Gale’s “Making of Modern Law” series chronicles additions of the 11 United States appellate courts from 1891 until 1950. The database comprises nearly two million pages of briefs, appendixes, memoranda, petitions, statements, transcripts, and more. A recommended addition to libraries already subscribing to the “Making of Modern Law” series, this is a key resource not only for legal researchers but also for anyone interested in the economic, political, and social issues of the 1900s.

EBSCO’s Ethnic Diversity Source is a full-text research database covering “the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.” Both novice and expert researchers will appreciate the database’s powerful search, user-friendly design, and breadth of content.

Librarians, students and instrutcors will find tremendous value in these top picks of 2021.

These free resources are a treasure trove of information for casual users, researchers, and librarians.

The British Museum has partnered with digital content vendor Exact Editions to create an accessible digital archive of the British Museum Magazine from the first issue published in 1990 to Winter 2021. Within this excellent resource containing over 100 issues, users will find full-text with ads, announcements, pictures, and complete articles covering archaeology, anthropology, art, culture, and history.

Though 2021 was another tough year, it also brought spots of joy with these 37 stellar titles selected by the LJ Best Reference Committee.

Part of Bloomsbury’s Drama Online this new resource builds on the now-complete National Theatre Collection, with 20 new high-quality streaming videos of a variety of theatrical productions from the turn of the 20th century through the contemporary era. For institutions supporting research in theater, literature, and humanities, this is a compelling choice.

From family and food to memory and sexuality, Bloomsbury Cultural History covers an expansive list of themes throughout various periods of recorded history. Its versatility and accessibility appeal to a wide audience, making it especially useful to institutions that support the humanities. 

Gale Case Studies complies a number of case studies in each of the three modules which encompass multidisciplinary subjects. The topics covered (LGBTQ+ issues, political extremism, and public health) intersect with a wide variety of studies. Straightforward with helpful functions to create citations and facilitate discussions, this resource is ideal for undergraduates, although it could appeal to the general researcher as well.

With tributes to the late Stephen Sondheim coming thick and fast in the wake of his late November death, Rick Pender, author of The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia (Rowman & Littlefield), discusses his new book, his research process, what it was like corresponding with Sondheim, and the enduring appeal of the Broadway composer.

Editorial director Lisa Thomas looks back on a wide-ranging career at National Geographic Books that has included editing titles on animals, the national parks, and sustainable living.

The Booker T. Washington Papers Digital Edition gives access to multiple volumes of the innerworkings an instrumental Black educator and author. Researchers and historians will revel in the richness of this collection. Although, the platform is outdated and difficult to navigate at times, the significance of the information is likely unparalleled.

Proving that print reference is alive and well, these backlist titles explore a variety of popular topics. Online resources round out the list.

Representatives from Gale, EBSCO, Oxford University Press, and Bloomsbury discuss upcoming products, the need to address bias, and what makes an ideal reference resource.

The reference books most in-demand with readers include career guides, a travel book from Anthony Bourdain, and a handbook to antiques.

Three librarians from specialized institutions, focusing on Black history and culture, the performing arts, and business, discuss their collections and explore several databases that are often the first resources they go to when fielding questions from patrons.

The CollectionHQ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Analysis tool was created with the goal of empowering library staff to view their collections with a critical eye. The clean design and presentation allow staff to identify DEI gaps in the collection at a glance and make a plan to address them. Though not a diversity audit, it represents a way to begin one, as well as to create a robust collection policy aimed at increasing DEI representation in a collection.

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A librarian discusses the challenges of researching Black genealogy and offers tips to other librarians doing similar work.

Working with a wider range of students than their counterparts at four-year institutions, community college reference librarians face varied challenges and informational needs.

Designed for graduate and undergraduate students, SAGE Campus is an online learning platform that offers nearly 30 self-paced courses covering the fundamentals of data literacy, social science research methods, data science, and publication. Courses include interactive text and video content, lectures, quizzes, and practical exercises.

Comics Plus is an excellent resource to build and expand both sequential art collections and public awareness of the format’s diversity and appeal. The content is broad, deep, rich, and nuanced and offers high-interest options for dedicated and novice comics readers alike. Supporting resources, including the featured lists and category tags, provide support for library staff and an opportunity to increase community access to the format. The LibraryPass platform works almost intuitively and has been designed with clear library utility awareness.