News from the Central
Reference Desk
by Mary Beth Parkinson, AV Cataloger / Reference
and Merry Rosenberger, Reference Librarian
CENTRAL CAMPUS FACULTY, Please Note!
If you would like to bring your class to the Central Library for
library instruction, please contact Merry Rosenberger, Reference
Librarian (X6599), for day classes and Robert Erb, Evening Reference
Librarian (X6622) for evening classes.
We will need at least two weeks’ notice to prepare materials.
Please plan to attend the instruction session with your class. Your
presence is required. Also, please forward a copy of your syllabi
or assignments requiring library research to Merry Rosenberger,
LRC, College Hall.
We are constantly evaluating and selecting new electronic databases.
To see what we currently have, go to our Full-text Databases and
Indexes page within the Library web page at http://www.mc3.edu/sa/lib/lib_dbs.html
This is a time of rapid technological change in information resources.
Come learn with us!
Outstanding Reference Sources:
The following recent additions to our reference collection are
included in a list entitled, “Outstanding Reference Sources:
the 2003 Selection of Recent Titles,” which was compiled by
the Reference Sources Committee, American Library Association Reference
User Services Association:
Encyclopedia of Holocaust Literature
Each entry in this reference work sensitively profiles the lives
and work of 128 writers who either survived the Holocaust, perished
in the Holocaust, or were in some way closely connected to the Holocaust,
exploring how the writer’s work contributes to an understanding
of the Holocaust. Each of the writers profiled has had his or her
writings examined in at least one critical work dealing with Holocaust
literature. The encyclopedia is cross-referenced, fully-indexed,
and features three appendices: Authors by Date of Birth; Authors
by Country of Birth; and Authors by Birth Name. Additionally, the
encyclopedia includes a Bibliography of Primary works of Holocaust
Literature (fiction, memoirs, diaries, poetry, drama, and anthologies)
and a Bibliography of Critical Studies of Holocaust Literature.
Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
This six-volume encyclopedia explores modern Asia, the thirty-three
nations that comprise the sub-regions of East Asia, Southeast Asia,
South Asia, Central Asia, and West-Southwest Asia, from an Asian
perspective, providing a view of Asia that enables “students
to travel, intellectually and imaginatively, to the heart of Asia.”
Featuring more than 2600 entries, the encyclopedia takes a cross-disciplinary
approach, incorporating such topics as economics, religion, technology,
politics, education, the family, the arts, environmental issues,
international relations, and scientific advances. The encyclopedia
contains 1300 illustrations, tables and sidebars of primary source
materials; 90 maps; topical and regional outlines; and an extensive
index.
Encyclopedia of Aging
This four-volume encyclopedia featuring more than 400 entries,
presents the current thinking on aging and the aged from the general
to the specific in terms of the biological, medical, psychological,
social, and public policy aspects of aging. Written in a style accessible
to the layperson, the entries focus on growth, development, and
adaptations during all phases of life, in addition to examining
social and public policy issues as they relate to aging. Each entry
in the encyclopedia is signed by its author, cross-referenced with
‘see also’ references, and features a bibliography.
Other additions to our reference collection:
Encyclopedia of American History
This 11-volume encyclopedia presents American history from the
15th century, beginning with the first explorers from Europe, to
the present day. Covering a specific period of time, each volume
is arranged alphabetically by topic. Most entries are cross-referenced
with ‘see also’ citations and include bibliographies
listing books and articles for further reading. Each volume contains
a chronological listing of the major events occurring in the given
era, as well as a selection of actual historical documents. Additionally,
each volume includes maps and illustrations, and Volume 11 serves
as a comprehensive index to the set.
Harlem Renaissance : A Gale Critical Companion
This three-volume critical work assists in understanding all aspects
of this cultural movement. The entries for Volume 1 are divided
among five major areas of study of the Harlem Renaissance: Overviews
and general studies; Social, economic, and political influences
on the Harlem Renaissance; Publishing and periodicals during the
Harlem Renaissance; Performing arts; and Visual arts during the
Harlem Renaissance. Volumes 2 and 3 contain entries for thirty-three
authors and literary individuals, both famous and lesser-known,
who contributed to the Harlem Renaissance movement. Providing extensive
information on the life and writings of a particular author, entries
for volumes 2 and 3 feature bibliographic citations and annotations
for all critical essays. Volume 3 features an author index, title
index, and subject index.
