Thursday, December 13, 2007

American Song

Our newest music database includes music about American Indians, miners, immigrants, slaves, pioneers, and cowboys.

Library Highlights is taking a break for the holidays. See you in January!

American Song
Access American Song from the Library's Articles and Research Databases page. Note that off-campus users will be prompted to enter their student or employee ID and six-digit birthdate. Visit our help page for more information and an animated tutorial describing how to access our databases from off-campus.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Drums of Defiance

A Smithsonian Folkways collection of the Jamaican 'Maroons' (escaped slaves) that inspired reggae.

Drums of Defiance
by Kenneth Bilby
Find it in our Audio Collection at call number MW CA JM .D78 1991

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Three Guys from Miami Celebrate Cuban

The embargo shouldn’t stop you from trying some of these exotic dishes.

Three Guys from Miami Celebrate Cuban
by Glenn Lindgren,
Find it in the Library at call number TX716 .C8 L56 2006

Monday, December 3, 2007

Who Killed The Electric Car?

A stirring exposé about the unfortunate removal of electric cars from California roads.

Who Killed The Electric Car?
by Chris Paine
Find it in our Video Collection at call number TL220 .W46 2006