Tag Archives: history

Database trial: Daily Mail Historical Archive, 1896-2004

Posted on 1st April 2019 by Deborah Sherlock

The Library is running a trial of the Daily Mail Online archive until 30th April 2019. As an online archive of every headline, article, editorial, announcement, image and advertisement published in the Daily Mail (London), the Daily Mail Historical Archive, 1896-2004 is … Continue reading →

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Archives of sexuality and gender – trial

Posted on 4th March 2019 by Deborah Sherlock

We are currently trialling the Gale Archives of Sexuality and Gender digital archive until 31st March 2019 This fully searchable digital archive spans the sixteenth to the twentieth century and is the largest digital collection of primary source material relating … Continue reading →

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Primary sources: an introduction for history students

Posted on 31st January 2019 by Deborah Sherlock

What do we mean by primary sources? Why are they important for students of history? How do you find them at Queen’s? During this brand new course Deborah Sherlock (Subject Librarian, HAPP) and Louisa Costelloe (Assistant Librarian, Special Collections) will take you … Continue reading →

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Library trial: Historical Texts

Posted on 7th December 2018 by Deborah Sherlock

The Library has arranged a 30 day trial to the JISC Historical Texts database. It will run from 7th December 2018 until 7th January 2019 inclusive and can be accessed by clicking here. Historical Texts is a full text digital archive … Continue reading →

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South Asia Archive trial: 26th September until 26th October 2018

Posted on 26th September 2018 by Deborah Sherlock

Covering the period mid-18th to mid-20th century, the South Asia Archive is interdisciplinary in its scope providing content which engages with a wide range of subject areas including Art History, Anthropology, History, Law, Science, Technology, Education and Literature. This resource is a … Continue reading →

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World Newspaper Archive trial: August 2018

Posted on 1st August 2018 by Deborah Sherlock

As part of a wider review of historical newspaper archives available to Queen’s students and staff, the Library has arranged a trial of World Newspaper Archive . This collection features searchable digital replicas of historical newspapers published in Africa, Latin … Continue reading →

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British Newspapers Parts III & IV – Trial Access Available Now

Posted on 1st May 2015 by Diarmuid Kennedy

Staff and students have trial access to the Cengage/British Library British Newspapers Part III & IV.  The new parts will be integrated into our existing subscription to Part I & II and available until 29/05/2015. To access please follow this … Continue reading →

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