New Library Materials for World Languages & Literatures
Below are the new titles ready for use at the Alkek Library. These titles have been purchased using the World Languages and Literatures Department Allocation Funds. As new titles are added, the list will update. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed to stay up-to-date about your requests.
Resources for Locating Books/Materials for Library Requests
Library database of book reviews and Information on Publications
The list below has key database for finding book reviews. The libraries have several resources, Here is a more complete list of databases focused on book reviews.
- Book Review Digest Retrospective (H.W. Wilson) This link opens in a new window
Reviews for over 1.5 million English-language adult and juvenile fiction & non-fiction books. Reviews are from popular magazines, newspapers, academic journals, and library review media. 1908-1982.
- ChoiceReviews.Online This link opens in a new windowReviews of academic books, and online resources of interest to higher education. 1987 - present.
- WorldCat (on FirstSearch) This link opens in a new windowDoes not contain reviews, good source for identifying
Publications and also lists libraries that own them
(great for inter-library loan!)
Some Specific Journal Titles Focused on Book Reviews
Most are also indexed in database listed above
Finding Out of Print and Media Resources- A Few Starting Points
Out of Print Resources:
BookFinder searches the inventories of over 100,000 booksellers worldwide, accessing millions of books (both new and used) in just one step.
Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA)
Media Resources:
- Films on Demand: Master Academic Collection This link opens in a new windowOver 1,000 films in world languages including-
Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, American Sign Language - Academic Video Online: Premium This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive multidisciplinary academic streaming video collection. Includes newsreels, award-winning documentaries, field recordings, interviews, lectures, training videos, and exclusive primary footage.
