trial databases

The sources on this page are available for a limited time. They are being tested as possible additions to the resources available from RichLyn Library. We request your comments on the value of any of the resources available here. Please direct comments to Anita Gray.

International Electronic Resource Collection

Available until March 6, 2012

The International Electronic Resource Collection offers unparalleled online coverage of global affairs and is a vital addition to an international politics collection. The collection includes five upcoming electronic titles and award-winning content from CQGlobal Researcher.  

Titles from the Political Reference Suite of Online Editions include Handbook of International Rivalries, Political Handbook of the World, Resort to War, Separatist Movements, and World at Risk. 

  Human Relations Area Files

Cultural information for education and research 

Available until May 31, 2012 

Human Relations Area Files, Inc. (HRAF) is an internationally recognized organization in the field of cultural anthropology. Its mission is to provide information that facilitates the cross-cultural study of human behavior, society and culture HRAF is organized into two databases eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology.

eHRAF World Cultures

 http://ehrafworldcultures.yale.edu/
Whether you are interested in learning about the North American Hmong's beliefs in the causes and cures of diseases or the Pashtun's religious views, this multi-cultural database provides you with in-depth information on all aspects of cultural and social life.

eHRAF Archaeology

http://ehrafarchaeology.yale.edu/
eHRAF Archaeology is an online, full-text database with information on prehistory of the world. This archaeological database provides researchers and students access to archaeological materials for comparative studies within and across regions.