19th Century Masterfile on Trial

19th Century Masterfile indexes over 60 indexes across subjects which cover periodicals, books, newspapers, U.S. patents, government documents and the U.S.  Congressional Record published prior to 1930. You can search by keyword, title or author, or browse by keyword, journal title or author.

The trial extends through April 22, 2011. Contact Jim Kelly, History Liaison Librarian at 413-545-3981 with questions or comments.

Orlando: Women’s Writing in the British Isles

Orlando: Women’s Writing in the British Isles from the Beginnings to the Present is a new addition to the UMass Amherst Libraries databases collection. This resource provides biographical and bibliographic information of British women writers. You can search or browse by chronology, genre, place, occupation, name and more.

Contact Beth Lang, Women Studies Liaison Librarian, at 413-545-6890 for assistance with this resource.

New Collection of Newspapers from the Middle East

The Middle East Newsstand is a recent addition to the Libraries’ newspaper resources. With more than 30 current, full text newspaper French- and English-language newspapers from the Arab world, Israel, and the subcontinent, this collection provides access to timely news and analysis from regional sources.

Contact Peter Stern, Middle Eastern Studies Liaison Librarian, at 413-545-3967 for assistance with this resource.