Finding sources for humanities papers

Many of you are writing humanities papers this spring. Understanding Library of Congress subject headings will help you locate better source material.  Subject headings are what libraries use to catalog their materials. High schools tend to use the Dewey Decimal system; academic libraries use Library of Congress. Zip through this little booklet in 3 minutes for a quick tour.  If you have additional questions, please ask them.  Email your house librarian or libraryATcaltech.edu  Or stop by any library and speak to a librarian.

Free access to Oxford's African American Studies Center

In honor of Black History month, Oxford University Press will provide free access to its African American Studies Center, for the month of February.  To Access Oxford’s African American Studies Center please visit www.oxfordaasc.com.  username: blackhistorymonth  password: onlineaccess

Extraordinary announcement from Johnson & Johnson

From an op-ed in today's New York Times: 

LAST week, Johnson & Johnson announced that it was making all of its clinical trial data available to scientists around the world. Read more.

New LexisNexis Academic Interface

LexisNexis has a new interface. Here are some links that explain it: 

        LexisNexis Academic YouTube Channel:  http://www.youtube.com/lexisnexisacademic

       Academic Knowledge Center:  http://wiki.lexisnexis.com/academic/index.php?title=Academic_Interface_Refresh

       Curriculum Guides:  http://wiki.lexisnexis.com/academic/index.php?title=Curriculum-Based_Research_Guides