DIGITAL RESOURCES PAGE

We would like to alert the Samford community to a new resource page that has been added to the library’s list of subject pages. The new page highlights digital resource collections: http://library.samford.edu/topics/digital.html.

The World Wide Web, in combination with scannning and digitization processes, have made possible the online publication of rare and valuable materials previously restricted to local users and professional researchers. These materials include manuscripts, books, letters, photographs, sheet music, and other types of primary source materials.

The materials now available electronically are fascinating to peruse for interest and enjoyment. For students and researchers, of course, the advantages are clear. Here at Samford, a number of faculty have been encouraging students to explore primary resources, and the digitization process can often facilitate this.

We are continuing to add resources to this page. If you would like to request a specific addition, please feel free to contact Naomi Gold, ngold@samford.edu.