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Databases in Database Trials

To suggest a database to trial, please contact the liaison librarian for your department or program.

The UMass Amherst Libraries would like to receive comments from library users about the usefulness of electronic resources on trial. Please send comments to the designated contact person.
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CAB eBooks

Database trial ends 06/12/12. Please send comments to Naka Ishii, 413-545-1656.

CAB eBooks provides a unique opportunity to access CABI’s prestigious titles in an easy-to use format. Books are indexed and retrievable as chapters, ensuring that a search of available titles will render the most relevant results and save you valuable time.
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Classical Music in Video

Database trial ends 06/20/12. Please send comments to Pam Juengling, 413-545-1858.

Contains 1,500 performances of major orchestral works, chamber music, oratorios, and solo performances, plus master classes and interviews with master teachers.
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Digital National Security Archive

Database trial ends 05/15/12. Please send comments to Barbara Morgan, 413-545-6850.

The Digital National Security Archive contains the most comprehensive set of declassified government documents available. The resource now includes 37 collections consisting of over 90,000 meticulously indexed documents, with more than 617,000 total pages.
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ICE (Institute of Civil Engineering) Journals

Database trial ends 12/31/12. Please send comments to Paulina Borrego, 413-545-7891 or Linda Matson, 413-545-6738. Registration is required.

This collection aims to deliver a truly holistic overview in the areas of materials science, biomaterials, nanotechnology, energy and green chemistry, bringing together communities that traditionally work in silos to inspire fresh thinking in how breakthrough research can be practically applied.
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Manuscript Women's Letters and Diaries

Database trial ends 04/08/12. Please send comments to Beth Lang, 413-545-6890.

Manuscript Women's Letters and Diaries from the American Antiquarian Society brings together 105,000 pages of the personal writings of women of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, displayed as high-quality images of the original manuscripts, Semantically Indexed and online for the first time. The collection is drawn entirely from the extensive holdings of the American Antiquarian Society. It currently contains over 103,000 pages.
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Public Documents Masterfile

Database trial ends 06/15/12. Please send comments to Barbara Morgan, 413-545-6850.

Public Documents Masterfile (PDM) improves all manner of document research providing single search access to the vast majority of US government documents from 1774 to date. In addition, PDM has expanded to become a cumulative source for locating, cataloging and distributing information provided by government entities from around the world.
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Rock's Backpages

Database trial ends 04/28/12. Please send comments to Pam Juengling, 413-545-1858.

Five decades of rock music articles, reviews, and interviews, full text. US and UK rock magazines and fanzines, plus audio interviews and links to rock radio stations and websites.
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Safari Books Online

Database trial ends 06/15/12. Please send comments to Paulina Borrego, 413-545-7891.

Safari Books Online's on-demand digital library provides potential access to over 17262 technology, creative, and business books from leading publishers.
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