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Publisher: Columbia University Libraries African Studies Internet Resources 
 This site presents "an on-going compilation of electronic bibliographic resources and research materials on Africa." Materials are arranged by region and country, by organization, or by topic (such as climate and environment, health, and human rights). Also provides links to Africa studies programs; a directory of African studies scholars; a list of libraries, book publishers, and book dealers specializing in Africa; and links to electronic journals and newspapers. Searchable. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/ Topics: Black Resources, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 21, 2008 Mali
This site provides annotated links to information about Mali in the areas of economic development, the environment, health, education, history, culture, politics, and human rights. The cultural links emphasize the music of Mali. Some of the links are to French-language sites; these are clearly indicated by their abstracts. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Mali.html Topics: Musical Genres Last updated Apr 5, 2005 Ling Lung Women's Magazine: Shanghai, 1931 to 1937
Digitized images of nearly all issues of this magazine which was published (in Chinese) in Shanghai in the 1930s "at a time when women's role in society, at least in that sophisticated and foreign-influenced metropolis, was in rapid transition." The magazine featured "articles on fashion, interior decoration, pop psychology, and new careers; and also advice columns on love, sex, and marriage, as well as lavish illustrations of local and Hollywood celebrities." From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/dlc/linglung/ Topics: Magazines by Place, Women Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Bibliographies on South Asian Topics
Collection of links to bibliographies about South Asia in general and countries in South Asia, covering topics such as religion (including Hinduism and Sikhism), women's rights, politics, languages, arts, literature, and history. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/southasia/cuvl/BIBS.html Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Oct 16, 2006 The Papers of John Jay
This digitized collection of the papers of the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court and two-term governor of New York features documents held at Columbia University and several other institutions. It is searchable by name of the writer, name of the recipient, date of composition, name of holding institution, and accession number. Includes a biography, background essays, and a bibliography. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/digital/jay/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Judicial Process, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Government Last updated Apr 15, 2006 Middle East Studies Internet Resources
A slightly annotated compilation of online bibliographic resources and research materials on the Middle East and North Africa. Created by librarian Frank Unlandherm of the Middle East Studies Department of Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/ Topics: International Governments, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 22, 2005 Chad
This site provides annotated links to information about Chad in the areas of economic development, education, environment, history, politics, human rights, online news, and more. Some of the links are to French-language sites, and these are clearly indicated by their abstracts. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Chad.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Mar 10, 2004 Nigeria
This site provides annotated links to information about Nigeria in the areas of economics, environment, health, education, history, culture, politics, and human rights. Although the news links and other listings on the site are regularly updated, the directory also includes links to older information, most of which are annotated. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Nigeria.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Mar 31, 2004 Iran
This site provides an annotated list of links to information about Iran. Topics include history, politics, languages, and human rights. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Iran.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Aug 10, 2004 Middle East Studies Internet Resources: Algeria
This site provides annotated links to French, Arabic and English-language sources of information about this African country. Topics include history, economics, human rights, politics, and weapons. Also includes links to news sources. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Algeria.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 22, 2004 Middle East Studies Internet Resources: Saudi Arabia
This site provides annotated links to sources of information about Saudi Arabia. Topics include economics, human rights, and politics. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Saudi.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 28, 2004 Egypt
Provides annotated Web links to information about modern-day Egypt in the areas of economic development, environment, education, history, culture, foreign policy, politics, news, and human rights. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Egypt.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Dec 29, 2004 Sudan
This site provides annotated links to information about Sudan in the areas of economic development, history, culture, education, politics, human rights, military and foreign policy, and online news. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Sudan.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Jul 13, 2004 Congo
Provides annotated Web links to information about the Republic of the Congo in the areas of culture, politics, human rights, news, economic development, education, and the environment. Some of the links are to French-language sites; these are clearly indicated by their abstracts. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Congo.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Somalia and Somaliland
This site provides annotated links to sites with information about Somalia and Somaliland, particularly in the areas of history, education, economics, and human rights. From Columbia University Libraries. Note: may not be maintained any more, but still has a lot of useful links. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Somalia.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Sep 29, 2007 Uganda
This site provides annotated links to information about Uganda in the areas of economic development, education, environment, history, politics, human rights, online news, and more. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Uganda.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Oct 18, 2004 Ethiopia
This site provides annotated links to information about Ethiopia in the areas of economics, environment, health, education, history, culture, politics, human rights, and telecommunications. Annotations clearly indicate dates for the resources, and the news section is regularly updated. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Ethiopia.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Mar 31, 2004 Middle East & Jewish Studies: Lebanon
Brief list of links to websites on Lebanon, covering politics, history, economics, environment, languages, and culture. Sources include journal articles, government publications, university and organization websites, and others. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/mideast/cuvlm/Lebanon.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 4, 2006 "You Ask for Information About Our Careers, I Have Had None": Four Women Biblical Scholars at Union Theological Seminary, 1897-1997
This small exhibit profiles four women biblical scholars and teachers: Emilie Grace Briggs, Mary Ely Lyman, Sophia Lyon Fahs, and Phyllis Trible. Biographical essays are accompanied by digitized images of scholarly writings, sermons, newspaper clippings, and illustrations. From the Archives of Women in Theological Scholarship, Burke Theological Library, Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/burke/archives/awts/exhibit.html Topics: Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Music and Dance of Africa
Annotated links to resources on African music and dance. Some of the topics covered include drumming, Afro-Caribbean music, black composers, hip-hop, dance theaters, and music and dance from specific African countries. From Columbia University Libraries African Studies Collections. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/music.html Topics: Musical Genres, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 5, 2007 Digital Scriptorium
"The Digital Scriptorium is an image database of medieval and renaissance manuscripts that unites scattered resources from many institutions into an international tool for teaching and scholarly research." Features browsable highlights from the collection from institutions such as the Huntington Library, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and the University of California. Images are searchable by location, shelfmark, author, scribe, language, and other factors. Hosted by Columbia University Libraries. http://www.scriptorium.columbia.edu/ Topics: Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated Feb 17, 2009 Chinese Paper Gods
The images in this collection were assembled in 1931 by a Christian missionary in Beijing (Peking). "The images are divided initially by usage: Those which were purchased to be burned immediately ... and those which were purchased to be displayed for a year" in areas such as the front door and kitchen. Also includes essays on New Year's prints, reading the images, and conservation. From the C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Columbia University. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/digital/collections/eastasian/paper_gods/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Philosophy Last updated Jan 22, 2008 Joseph Urban Stage Design Models & Documents: Stabilization & Access Project
Background about a project to preserve "materials relating to [Joseph] Urban's New York theater career from 1914-1933, specifically the documentation of his productions for the Ziegfeld Follies and other theater producers, and his productions for the Metropolitan Opera." Features detailed illustrated essays, finding aid with images, and images of models for stage sets such as an "adobe mission with bells" for "Whoopee" (1928) and garden scene for "Don Giovanni" (1929). From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/eresources/archives/rbml/urban/ Topics: Performing Arts Last updated Mar 9, 2009 John Jay and the Constitution
Collection of materials presented in honor of U.S. Constitution Day (September 17) 2005 related to the participation of John Jay in the development of the U.S. Constitution. Includes an essay which discusses his authorship of some of the Federalist Papers and his support of a strengthened constitutional structure, text of the Federalist papers attributed to him, and links to additional material about Jay. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/digital/exhibitions/constitution/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Holidays and Observances Individually, United States History Last updated Sep 12, 2007 Finding Scholarly Literature on Graphic Novels
Brief guide to locating scholarly literature on graphic novels in online databases and print resources. Includes advice on subject terms used for graphic novels. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/eguides/graphic_novels/seclit.html Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 13, 2008 |
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