Women’s Voices and Life Writing, 1600-1968 named Outstanding Academic Title for 2024
After receiving a ‘highly recommended’ review by CHOICE and the reviewer from Delaware County Community College, we’re pleased to share that Women’s Voices and Life Writing, 1600-1968 has also received the prestigious honour of being named an Outstanding Academic Title 2024.
Each year, CHOICE reviews hundreds of digital resources for the academic library community and only a small number achieve this highly regarded recognition.
The Outstanding Academic Titles list serves as a trusted guide to help librarians curate high-quality collections for their academic institutions. For Women’s Voices and Life Writing, 1600-1968 to be included underscores the collection’s scholarly value, accessibility, and overall quality.
The now award-winning collection, published in March 2024, brings together diaries and oral histories from regional and national archives across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, enabling students and researchers to explore the lives of hundreds of individuals from diverse backgrounds, from abolitionists to suffragists, and royalty to republicans
Find out more about the collection and request a free trial for your institution.
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