Jewish Life in America awarded LJ 'Best Reference' 2011
February 2011, Jewish Life in America, c1654-1954 has been awarded Library Journal 'Best Reference' title for 2011.
Described as 'eclectic works to match a tumultuous year', Brian E. Coutts (Professor and Head of Department of Library Public Services, Western Kentucky, Bowling Green) and Cheryl LaGuardia (Research Librarian for the Widener Library, Harvard University) publish the names of the winning 'outstanding databases' for the year - see LJ 'Best Reference' in full.
"In this digital archive of original manuscript materials from the holdings of the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) in New York, the content is phenomenal, and interactive features are not just “add-ons”—they’re integral parts. The map feature is superb, the chronology is eye-opening, and the “Visual Resources Gallery” is vividly evocative. Brilliant organization makes the material accessible to a range of researchers—beginners can go directly to the Date and Theme sections to find resources for term papers, while scholars can examine collections in detail, as well as run sophisticated searches across the vast primary source material. Strongly recommended for all libraries serving Jewish studies researchers".
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