Periodical Databases     Back to Top

Canadian Reference Centre
Magazines, newspapers, news wires, and reference sources from or about Canada. Provided by SUNYConnect.

Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
Library of Congress site providing digital access to historic U.S. newspapers, including ethnic, African American, and Native American papers, from eleven states (including New York) and the District of Columbia. Coverage is from 1880-1922, and by 2011, will reach back to 1836.

eHRAF Archaeology
Cross-cultural database of information covering the archaeological history of cultures and traditions worldwide.

eHRAF World Cultures (formerly eHRAF Ethnography)
Cross-cultural database containing books, articles, and dissertations on all aspects of cultural and social life worldwide.

Ethnic Newswatch
Newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press. Spanish language version also available.

GenderWatch
Historical and current perspectives on gender issues (1970 - present).

Major Non-U.S. Newspapers from LexisNexis
Over 75 major English language newspapers and periodicals published outside the U.S. For more non-U.S. newspapers, use Non-U.S. Newspapers and Wires from LexisNexis, over 900 English language newspapers and wire services published outside the U.S.

Non-English Language Major World Publications from LexisNexis
Over 30 non-English full-text newspapers, magazines and trade publications from around the world that are relied upon for the accuracy and integrity of their reporting. For a more comprehensive collection, use Non-English Language News, World Library from LexisNexis, over 550 non English language news sources.

Project MUSE
Scholarly journals in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Spanish Language News (Combined) from LexisNexis
Over 100 Spanish language news and business sources from across the globe. For Spanish language publications from Latin America, use Spanish Language Latin American News (Combined) from LexisNexis, approximately 30 news and business publications.

Web of Science
Search for citations to scholarly journal articles in all subject areas. Conduct cited reference searches for articles that cite a previously published work. (1970 - present)

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Reference Books: Multicultural and Diversity Studies
An active catalog link for reference books in this subject. Reference books are located in the Information Commons room (map).

A to Z Maps Online
Thousands of proprietary, royalty-free world, continent, country, and state maps. Includes political, physical, outline, population, precipitation, climate, and other thematic maps.

Encyclopedia of World Cultures
Academic encyclopedia.

Encyclopedia of World Cultures. Supplement
Supplement to the previous source.

Gender and Sexuality Studies: Sage eReference
Academic encyclopedias and reference books.

Global Road Warrior
Information about all countries of the world. Includes topics such as business culture, society and culture, communications, travel essentials, climate, maps, essential terms, and much more.

Multicultural, Diversity and Gender Studies: Encyclopedias (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Academic encyclopedias and reference sources.

Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear Through the Ages
A broad overview of costume traditions from diverse cultures, ranging from prehistoric times to the present day.

Gay and Lesbian Organizations
Directory of gay and lesbian organizations from the Yale University Libraries Web site.

GLBTQ Encyclopedia
glbtq.org's encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture.

International Data Base (IDB)
Many demographic indicators for countries and regions of the world with a population of over 5,000. Includes birth, death, growth, and migration rates, infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, and population information. From the U.S. Census Bureau.

Minority Links
U.S. Census Bureau links to data on ethnic and racial populations in the U.S.

New York State Minority Health Data and Statistics
Data from the State Health Dept.

Oxford Latin American Economic History Database
Data and statistics covering a wide range of economic and social indicators from twenty countries in the region for the period 1900-2000.

Pew Hispanic Center
Web site from the Pew Research Center includes links to reports and data on demography, education, labor, politics, and more.

UNFPA Worldwide
Population, health, and socioeconomic statistics and indicators for many countries, from the United Nations Population Fund.

We the People: American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States
A special U.S. Census report; includes text, charts, data.

Web Sites     Back to Top

Cecilia Bard Multicultural Library for Peace
Thanks to Project FLIGHT and its co-directors, Dr. Geraldine E. Bard and Dr. Betty J. Cappella, Butler Library is the recipient of a generous ongoing donation of books in memory of Dr. Bard's mother. This circulating gift collection is cataloged and books are shelved throughout the library. The collection covers issues of great importance to society and enhances the resources available for study in the areas of multiculturalism and diversity.

Contemporary World Music
Digital online collection of over 20,000 music tracks -- both contemporary and traditional -- from many countries and cultures. Note: Search this together with other streaming music sources in Music Online Listening.

Duke Collection of American Indian Oral History
Primary sources collection of transcripts of interviews and first person accounts of Native Americans from tribes in the state of Oklahoma. Transcripts are in PDF format. From the University of Oklahoma.

Films On Demand
Over 5,000 academic-level educational streaming videos covering most subject areas, from Films Media Group.

Folkstreams
Over 100 streaming documentary films on American Roots cultures. Topics include music, ethnic and immigrant cultures, festivals, foodways, arts and crafts, customs, dance, and more. Some films have accompanying essays, and there is a portal for educators.

Jazz Music Library
Digital online collection of over 26,000 jazz music tracks, featuring many major artists, with genres ranging from early jazz to avant- garde. Note: Search this together with other streaming music sources in Music Online Listening.

Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
Provides access to academic information on all aspects of Latin America. Keyword searchable, or browse three categories: by country, by subject, or by digitial initiative. From the University of Texas at Austin.

Multicultural Pavilion
Educators interested in multicultural issues will find lots of useful information.

netLibrary
Search the contents of thousands of books online.

Voice of the Shuttle: Gender Studies
This site includes many links to general resources, information on women's studies and feminist theory, and gay, lesbian, and queer studies.

Women's eNews
A non-profit, independent news agency that covers issues of particular concern to women and provides women's perspectives on public policy. Membership (free) is required to search the archives.