Journals from the Optical Society of America

The Baylor University Libraries have recently subscribed to online access to the following journals from the Optical Society of America:

• Advances in Optics and Photonics — 2009 – present
• Applied Optics — 1962 – present
• Biomedical Optics Express — 2010 – present
• Energy Express — 2010-present
• Journal of Optical Communication and Networking — 2009 – present
• Journal of the Optical Society of America — 1917 – 1983
• Journal of the Optical Society of America A — 1984 – present
• Journal of the Optical Society of America B — 1984 – present
• Optical Materials Express — 2011 – present
• Optics and Photonics News — 1975 – present
• Optics Express — 1997 – present
• Optics Letters — 1977 – present

Encyclopedia of U.S.-Latin American Relations

This resource explores years of political, military, economic, and cultural connections between the United States of America and its neighbors to the south. This reference provides a deep reservoir of context for current events in the interactions among the countries of the Americas.

Short Story Index

This indexes all the important collections and anthologies of short stories that are published each year. All literary genres are covered.

Biography Reference Center

This is a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies, including the complete full-text run of Biography Today and Biography, as well as thousands of narrative biographies that are not available in other databases. Users can locate biographies of interest by browsing genre categories, including actors, authors, composers, explorers, figures relevant to U.S. & world history, inventors, musicians, Presidents of the United States, current world leaders and many others.  This resource replaces Wilson Biographies Illustrated.

March of Time

From 1935–1967, American theatergoers and television watchers were witness to Time Inc.’s unique and controversial film series, The March of Time®. Now, for the first time, this groundbreaking series is available in online streaming video in a single, cross-searchable collection designed specifically to meet the needs of researchers, teaching faculty, and students. The videos have been restored to their original luster by HBO Archives.

Like all Alexander Street online video collections, this resource include unique tools for teaching and research.

• Synchronized, searchable transcripts run alongside each video
• Visual tables of contents let you quickly scan each video
• Rich playlist functionality lets users create, annotate, and organize clips and include links to other content
• Permanent URLs let users cite and share whole videos, playlists, and custom clips
• An embeddable video player lets libraries and instructors deliver video content to other users on secure Web site pages or via course management systems
• Permissions for in-class, on-campus, and remote-access viewing are all included in the terms of the subscription

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Trial expires: Saturday, June 02, 2012

Duke University Press Journals Online

Provides online access to the full text of 42 humanities and social science journals.

In 2009, the Baylor University Libraries subscribed to campus-wide access to the online version of The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com). At that time, access to The Chronicle was controlled by being on campus or using a link that went through the Library’s proxy service for off-campus access.  Unfortunately this mode of off-campus-network access doesn’t work well with today’s mobile devices.   Recently The Chronicle made an enhancement to their subscription service that resolves this issue, and the Baylor University Libraries upgraded to this additional level of access.  Now Baylor University faculty, students, and staff may access The Chronicle on the device that is most convenient for them, no matter where they are located.

If you do not already have a personal account set up at The Chronicle of Higher Education that uses your Baylor e-mail address, then you need to create that free account by clicking on the “Create a Free Account” link at found on the top right side at http://chronicle.com or you can use this direct link:  http://chronicle.com/myaccount/createfreeaccount.  Once you have a personal account with The Chronicle that uses your Baylor e-mail address, use that e-mail address and the password you set up when you created the account to access The Chronicle from any of the following devices or from off campus:

• From the iPad  — Download The Chronicle’s free iPad editions app.  With this app, you can download either or both sections of The Chronicle.  Login to this app using your Baylor e-mail address and the password you set in your Chronicle account.  Once you have logged in, you will be able to download each week’s issue of The Chronicle.  Note that the download time can take 5+ minutes, depending on the speed of the network you are using.
• From smart phones or tablets using the device’s web browser – Login to The Chronicle’s mobile interface (it should auto-detect when you go to http://chronicle.com) with your Baylor e-mail address and the password you set in your Chronicle account.
• From any computer, from any location in the world – Go to http://chronicle.com and login with your Baylor e-mail address and the password you set in your Chronicle account.

Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment

Focuses on the entire range of philosophic and social changes engendered by the Enlightenment. The Encyclopedia extends the conventional geographical boundaries of the Enlightenment, covering not only France, England, Scotland, the Low Countries, Italy, English-speaking North America, the German states, and Hapsburg Austria but also Iberian, Ibero-American, Jewish, Russian, and Eastern European cultures. Designed and organized for ease of use, its special features include more than 700 signed articles; annotated bibliographies following each article to guide further study; an extensive system of cross-references; a synoptic outline of contents; a comprehensive topical index providing easy access to networks of related articles; and high quality illustrations, including photographs, line drawings, and maps.

The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium

Contains more than 5,000 searchable entries covering all aspects of Byzantine history and civilization from the 4th through the 15th centuries, with special depth in subjects such as bureaucratic titles and fiscal terms, urban life, and rural economy.

The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages

“The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages is an essential new reference work covering all key aspects of European history, society, and culture from 500 to 1500 A.D., as well as the Byzantine Empire, Islamic dynasties, and Asiatic peoples of the era. It is designed both for medievalists, who need a detailed and reliable reference tool, and for students and general readers seeking an accessible guide to the period. Over 800 scholars have assembled thousands of comprehensive entries, lavishly supplemented by hundreds of illustrations and dozens of maps.”