Library Buzzz

Take a fresh look at the NewsBank database (get to it from “Database and Article Searching”).  There is much more available here than many realize — much of it also new to me.  Explore the section labeled “California Newspapers.”  This section offers what one would expect, i.e., Sacramento Bee and the major newspapers from Fresno, Modesto, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rose supporting our area.  Then click on “California Titles.”  The coverage is impressive — all over California.   Huge list!   Explore “America’s News Magazines” — also quite a list!  Finally click on “United States.”  Here you also get access to newscast videos from across the country, e.g., CBS, Fox, NBC, etc.  There is even some international access offered on NewsBank.  What a rich resource!  Enjoy your browsing!

Wondering how GeoRef in Process is different from the classic GeoRef database? It contains records that are in the process of being indexed prior to their addition to the GeoRef database. Some of the records are from older, non-English literature and other records are current, but not yet complete.

My recommendation–search both databases at the same time to ensure you don’t miss anything.