E-Resources Archive

New and Featured Streaming Film Databases: Docuseek and Electronic Arts Intermix

Posted on October 23, 2024 | No Comments
Introducing The Docuseek Complete Collection Docuseek streams essential independent, social-issue and environmental films to colleges, universities and K-12 schools, providing exclusive access to content from renowned leaders in documentary film distribution, including Icarus Films, Women Make Movies, and Kartemquin Films. We have access to the […]
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New Database Interfaces: Accessible Archives, EBSCO, and Nexis Uni

Posted on September 4, 2024 | No Comments
*Update (10/18/2024) – The EBSCO interface update has been postponed until January/February 2025.* Here are some hints about how to get started using three database interfaces that were updated recently: Accessible Archives EBSCO Nexis Uni Accessible Archives Accessible Archives provides full-text access to 18th and […]
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Artstor on JSTOR Platform Starting August 1

Posted on July 17, 2024 | No Comments
Artstor images and collections will be available on the JSTOR platform starting August 1, 2024. You can access Artstor via JSTOR by clicking on “Browse” then “Images”: Next, click on “Artstor Collections”: To broaden your search, you can also search Artstor images along with other […]
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Possible JSTOR Ebooks Disruption

Posted on May 24, 2024 | No Comments
JSTOR Ebooks are undergoing a migration, and you might see some outages over the next 24-48 hours. We are sorry about any inconvenience.
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Quick Troubleshooting Tips

Posted on March 5, 2024 | 3 Comments
Are you encountering error messages or problems when trying to access articles, book chapters, or other materials via library databases? One quick and easy troubleshooting trick you can try is switching browsers. Alternatively, you can try clearing your browser’s cache/cookies, and here are some instructions: […]
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Project Muse Unavailable

Posted on February 23, 2024 | No Comments
2/26/2024 update – Project Muse access is restored. The Project Muse database is currently unavailable. We are so sorry for the inconvenience and are working to restore access as soon as possible. Meanwhile, New York Public Library access to Project Muse may be an […]
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Google Scholar Changes

Posted on February 23, 2024 | No Comments
The library has removed proxy support for Google Scholar, because Google blocks these requests assuming that each search request is a robot. This change means that Google will not automatically understand a patron’s institutional affiliation, so users will now need to point to Mina Rees’ […]
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Accessible Archives Unavailable

Posted on December 20, 2023 | No Comments
Update: as of December 27, Accessible Archives is back! The Accessible Archives database is currently unavailable. We are so sorry for the inconvenience and are working to restore access as soon as possible. Meanwhile, interlibrary loan may be an option to consider; check access privileges here.
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Hathitrust Membership Cancellation

Posted on November 22, 2023 | No Comments
As a result of cuts to the library’s budget, we are sorry to report that our membership to Hathitrust will expire on December 31, 2023. This post is intended to help those who have been using Hathitrust make any needed preparations for this change in […]
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A New Login Option

Posted on August 20, 2023 | No Comments
In our continual pursuit to improve our users’ experience, the library is happy to announce that we have added CUNY Login as a new login option for off-campus access to databases and journals. Because many CUNY platforms and services (e.g., OneSearch, Blackboard, CUNYfirst) use CUNY […]
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