News for faculty from WashU Libraries
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New Electronic Resources Available |
WashU Libraries have added new electronic resources for students and scholars across the Danforth Campus. Here are some details about our newly available and/or expanded databases:
Two new resources from Adam Matthew (AM Digital):
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- AM Research Skills: Includes videos, essays, case studies, and practice sources that introduce the key methods and approaches for working with historical material from AM primary source databases.
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Shakespeare’s Globe Archive—This digitized archive documents such as architectural plans, costume designs, wardrobe notes, musical scores, prompt books, programs, and more from over 300 Globe productions from 1997–2016.
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The Atlantic (1857–present): Coverage includes news, business, the economy, politics, foreign affairs, culture, health, the arts, technology, and science through articles, podcasts, videos, and the flagship magazine.
Bloomsbury Open Access Ebook Collections: The collections include: Environment and Climate Change, Gender and Sexuality, African Studies, and International Development.
Four new audio/video databases from ProQuest/Alexander Street Press:
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Border and Migration Studies Online: Access to primary documents, images, and video covering worldwide border areas, including the U.S. and Mexico, the European Union, Afghanistan, Israel, Turkey, The Congo, Argentina, China, Thailand, and others.
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Caribbean Studies in Video: The Banyan Archive: An oral and visual history of the Caribbean people’s culture, society, and identity.
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Latin America in Video (América Latina en Vídeo): Original language documentaries from filmmakers in Latin America.
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Latinx Thought and Culture: the NPR Archive, 1979–1990: Features two radio programs: the weekly Spanish-language Enfoque Nacional (1979–1988) and the Daily English-language Latin File (1988-1990).
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Nineteenth and Early Twentieth-Century Illustrated German Periodicals |
Though historical periodicals are increasingly available in digitized form, accessing the print original can allow us to better imagine their original readers. After the 1848 revolutions in Germany, some modest liberal reforms were introduced including an easing of the strict press censorship. Along with an advancement in infrastructure and technology that allowed for the increased development of mass printing, as well as a significant increase in literacy, this set the stage for an explosion of illustrated periodicals.
Both our special collections and general stacks contain bound volumes of mass-printed periodicals from Germany; here are some of the highlights.
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Monday, March 24 | 4:30-6 pm
Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room
Join us for one of the key events of the French Department’s Semaine de la Francophonie (Francophone Week), a celebration that showcases the rich diversity of cultural perspectives and ideas from across the French-speaking world. This event brings thought leaders and their work to WashU, and this year we are excited to welcome graphic novelist, journalist, and translator Jessica Oublié.
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Oublié will discuss the English translation of her graphic novel Toxic Tropics, which explores the legacy and ongoing impact of the cancer-causing pesticide Chlordecone in the French West Indian islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique
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Digital Transformation Coffee Hours |
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| March 20, March 27, & April 10
9-10 am in Olin Library Rm. 142
Curious about WashU’s Digital Transformation initiative? Have ideas or want to get involved? Join the Digital Transformation implementation team for coffee and a collaborative discussion with researchers and innovators across the university working in prioritized digital domains.
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These workshops will provide essential insights on advanced topics, empowering attendees to navigate complex research resources, utilize library tools effectively, and excel in academic pursuits. Feel free to pass this information along to any students who may benefit from learning more about these topics!
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| Mar. 24, 12-12:30 pm, Olin Library Instruction Rm. 1 & Zoom
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While navigating the complexities of academic research, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of AI-generated data is quickly emerging as an essential research skill. This webinar will demonstrate practical strategies for cross-referencing AI content with reputable sources, highlight the importance of human oversight, and provide tips for developing critical evaluation skills.
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| Mar. 25, 1-1:30 pm, Olin Library Instruction Rm. 1 & Zoom
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Make a strategic decision to begin the research process by preparing an annotated bibliography or a literature review. Participants in this workshop will explore the differences and similarities of these two research tools when writing a research paper.
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Mar. 26, 12-12:30 pm, Olin Library Instruction Rm. 1 & Zoom
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This hands-on workshop is designed to take your Quick Search skills to the next level. We’ll dive into advanced techniques, show you hidden features, and teach you how to make the most out of Quick Search. Perfect for those who really want to get the most out of this tool, this session will help you tackle complex searches with ease, streamline your tasks, and boost your productivity.
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| Mar. 27, 1-1:30 pm, Olin Library Instruction Rm. 1 & Zoom
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Missing essential info for citing an article or other source? Collect and organize sources as-you-go, and cite with Zotero. In this brief workshop you’ll learn and practice the essentials for using this powerful citation management program.
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Thursday, March 27
4:30-6 pm
Olin Library
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| Irv Docktor Exhibit Reception
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Join us for an exhibition reception to celebrate The Legacy of Irv Docktor. Archival materials from the Irv Docktor Collection, which includes additional pieces of original art and ephemera, will also be on display in the Mendle Classroom in Special Collections. Andrea Degener, curator of the Dowd Illustration Research Archive, will lead a tour of the exhibit at 5:15 pm.
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Lecture & Reading
Monday, March 31 | 6-7:30 pm
Olin Library, Ginkgo Reading Room
Join María José Navia, Associate Professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and acclaimed author of SANT and Kintsugi, as well as the short story collections Instrucciones para ser feliz, Lugar, Una música futura, and Todo lo que aprendimos de las películas.
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She will read excerpts from her works and deliver a lecture on her creative process, followed by a Q&A session. The readings will be presented in both Spanish and English translations. This event will be conducted in English.
Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesday, April 1 | 5-6:30 pm
Olin Library, Rm. 142
María José Navia will lead a creative writing workshop in English, primarily for WashU graduate students, exploring narrative techniques and storytelling in the digital age.
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Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130
washu.edu
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