Historical Chinese Newspaper Collection (1832-1953) from ProQuest is now available. This is a full-text collection of over 20 English language newspapers published in China. You can search for articles, editorials, comics, advertisements and other content types. Contact a reference librarian if you have any questions about using this new resource.
Asian Studies
Chinamaxx: New Database of Chinese E-Books
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.
New Trial for People’s Daily Newspaper
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.
CHANT Unavailable December 11th-12th
The CHANT database will be unavailable between 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12th.
Zassuku Plus Now Available
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.
Now on Trial: Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan
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.