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Chinamaxx: New Database of Chinese E-Books

Posted by eleres on 20th May 2011

The Five College Libraries have added a subscription to Chinamaxx, a database of e-books in Chinese languages. For assistance using this resource, contact Sharon Domier, East Asian Studies Librarian, at 413-577-2633.

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New Trial for People’s Daily Newspaper

Posted by eleres on 25th February 2011

The People’s Daily (Ren Min Ri Bao), offered by Oriprobe, is on trial until March 5th, 2011. Coverage of China’s most authoritative newspaper goes back to 1946.

Contact Sharon Domier, East Asian Studies Librarian, at 413-577-2633 with questions or comments.

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CHANT Unavailable December 11th-12th

Posted by eleres on 9th December 2010

The CHANT database will be unavailable between 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12th.

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Zassuku Plus Now Available

Posted by eleres on 31st December 2009

The Libraries have added a subscription to Zassuku Plus, an index of periodical articles published in Japanese. Coverage is from 1868 forwards and includes local periodicals and those published in former colonies. You will need a browser with Japanese character input and display capabilities.

For assistance with this resource, contact Sharon Domier, East Asian Studies Librarian, at 413-577-2633.

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Now on Trial: Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan

Posted by eleres on 17th September 2008

Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan covers art, culture, politics, government, economics and many other topics, providing data and essays. The trial is open through October 9th, 2008. For access, contact Sharon Domier, East Asian Studies Librarian, for a username and password.

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