Colgate University Libraries News and Events

Studious students will continue to study while off campus during the Thanksgiving break. A common question about this time is “can I / how do I access library resources when I’m off campus?” Here are some answers:
 
Books
 
You can search catalogs (Colgate’s, ConnectNY, WorldCat) from off campus. You can continue to request materials from ConnectNY and WorldCat (via MyLoan) as well. You can also request materials to be retrieved from LASR. Loaned and retrieved materials will be held for pick-up at the Case-Geyer circulation desk for a limited time after the break.
 
Journal Indexes, Databases and Articles
 
Off campus access to journal indexes, databases and articles is dependent on the resource’s vendor policy. Information regarding resource availability from off campus is found on resource launch pages that are linked to from the libraries’ Databases A–Z page. The statement “Remote Access Allowed” is on every launch page, and is usually followed by “Yes” or “No”. If remote access is allowed, a login page will appear when you click on the link-button that states “Connect to: some resource.” At that point you enter your network credentials, and a connection should be made. Details about proxy access to library resources are on the “connect from off campus” page.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Parliament Rolls of Medieval England is unavailable due to an authentication problem at the vendor's site.  The Library is in communication with the vendor and they are working to reestablish access.   More information will be posted as it becomes available.  There is no estimated time when access with be restored.
Access restored - Tuesday - Nov 25 - 4:30 p.m.  Please report any access issues to Mike Poulin, Digital Resources Librarian.

New titles from ABC-Clio (including Greenwood and Praeger)

African American Religious Cultures 
This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive presentatino on the diversity and richness of religious practices among African Americans, from traditions predating the era of the transatlantic slave trade to contemporary religious movements.
Civil Rights Movement: People and Perspectives
This work documents the importance of the civil rights movement and its lasting impression on American society and culture.
Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States
Contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries survey contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer American literature and its social contexts.
Encyclopedia of Jewish American Popular Culture
This unique encyclopedia chronicles American Jewish popular culture, past and present in music, art, food, religion, literature, and more. Over 150 entries, written by scholars in the field, highlight topics ranging from animation and comics to Hollywood and pop psychology.
Gangs: A Reference Handbook, Second Edition
Provides an overview of the gang phenomenon both historical and contemporary.
Gender and Violence in the Middle East
Discusses the effect of violence in gender relations in Middle Eastern societies.
Gun Control: A Documentary and Reference Guide
This is the one-stop valuable reference source for students and general readers searching for historical and current information on the ever-ongoing gun debate in the United States.
Hispanic American Religious Cultures
This encyclopedia is the first comprehensive survey of Hispanic American religiosity, contextualizing the roles of Latino and Latina Americans within U.S. religious culture.
Lobbying in America: A Reference Handbook
A comprehensive presentation of the way lobbying and interest-based political activism works in the United States.
National Guard and Reserve: A Reference Handbook
This reference handbook takes a close look at the important roles citizen-soldiers have played in America from colonial times through the war in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Arab States Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Arab States
Provides broad coverage of countries that are little known in the United States and even less written about in English.

From Sage

Encyclopedia of Education Law
This encyclopedia  is a compendium of information drawn from the various dimensions of education law that tells its story from a variety of perspectives. The Encyclopedia also includes selections from key legal documents such as the Constitution and federal statutes that serve as the primary sources for research on education law.
Encyclopedia of race and crime
Covers issues in both historical and contemporary context, with information on race and ethnicity and their impact on crime and the administration of justice. These two volumes offer a greater appreciation for the similar historical experiences of varied racial and ethnic groups and illustrate how race and ethnicity has mattered and continues to matter in the administration of American criminal justice.
Encyclopedia of social and cultural foundations of education
A comprehensive introduction to the social and cultural foundations of education. With more than 400 entries, the three volumes of this indispensable resource offer a thorough and interdisciplinary view of the field for all those interested in issues involving schools and society.
Encyclopedia of Time
Surveying the major facts, concepts, theories, and speculations that infuse our present comprehension of time, this encyclopedia explores the contributions of scientists, philosophers, theologians, and creative artists from ancient times to the present.