Official Methods of Analysis: a new chemistry database

From AOAC International, Official Methods of Analysis provides standards for methods of chemical analysis. You can search by keyword, category (analyte, matrices, approval body, equipment/technique or method number), full-text or combine approaches with an advanced search.

If you have questions or would like assistance using this resource, contact Paulina Borrego, Chemistry Liaison Librarian, at 413-545-7891.

Two new reference directories: Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans and Statistical Sources

The Libraries have added two sources from the Gale Directory Library. Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans provides information on financial aid for education from non-governmental sources. Statistics Sources lists where you can find statistical information on 20,000 topics. You can perform simple keyword or advanced searches by name or geographic area.

If you would like assistance using either of these resources, contact a reference librarian at 413-545-0150.

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, 1895-1976

The Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, 1895-1976 provides enhanced access to historical government information. Issued each month by the Superintendent of Documents for the Government Printing Office, the Catalog lists all government publications and provides both full-text records and page images of the original catalog.

If you have questions or would like assistance using this resource, contact Barbara Morgan, Law Reference Librarian, at 413-545-6850.

Historical Pittsburgh Courier, 1911-2002: Key Resource for African-American History

The Historical Pittsburgh Courier is considered the leading U.S. newspaper for the African American community in the 20th century. Coverage in this online version is from 1911-2002. You can search by keywords and limit by date or document type (e.g. article, editorial cartoon, birth notice, real estate transaction, etc.)

If  you have questions or would like assistance using this resource, contact Isabel Espinal, Afro-American Studies liaison, at 413-545-6817.

Government Directories Available through GovSearch

Contact information for people in municipal, county, state and federal government positions is now available through the online GovSearch directory. You can search by personal name, position, offices, services; browse for news on elections, federal nominations or the economic stimulus program; or find your elected representatives from federal to municipal levels.

If you have questions or would like assistance using this resource, contact Barbara Morgan, Law Reference Librarian, at 413-545-6850.

Company and Industry Research with Historical Annual Reports, 1844-

The Libraries have added Historical Annual Reports, 1844 – to our online collections. You can find annual reports for 800 U.S. companies, some going back as far as 1844. Data provided includes financials, Fortune 500 ranking, industry classification, key people, geographic location, etc. and these are indexed for search. You can also browse by company name, industry or date.

If you have questions or would like assistance using this resource, contact Mike Davis, Business Reference Librarian, at 413-545-6822.