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The original version of Vanity Fair featured popular, avant-garde covers for its first run from September 1913 through February 1936. Beginning with the Jazz Age, the archive chronicles popular culture, fashion, celebrity portraiture and politics through the years. The magazine relaunched 47 years later in March 1983 by Conde Nast Publications with a focus on politics, business, Hollywood, style and culture. Login with your COM account for off campus access. * Silence Is Golden: Being the Misanthropic Reflections of an English Novelist on First Hearing a Picture Talk by Aldous Huxley, 1929 * Evolution of the speakeasy, 1932 * Who We Are, (9/11) 2001 * Watergate’s Last Chapter by Carl Bernstein, 2005 * How New Orleans Drowned, 2006 * Enter Obama, 2009 Want More? Search The Vanity Fair Archives, see all our periodical archives, access our American History guides or go to How to Use EBSCO Magazine Archives.  http://dlvr.it/TW1StR

Finding it a little loud in the library today?  Check out some earphones with your COM ID or ask for some disposable ear plugs.  We also have individual study rooms that you can reserve online if you need to study alone in a quiet space.  We're here for you. http://dlvr.it/TW0jby

Founded by abolitionists in 1865, The Nation has long believed that independent journalism has the capacity to bring about a more democratic and equitable world. The archive includes perspectives on news, politics, and culture from writers, artists, novelists, and playwrights. The Nation Archive is a fully searchable online version of the magazine's complete backfile, offering a 150-year archive of reporting opinion and criticism. Here are some great articles from the archive. Login with your COM account for off campus access. * Corporations and Monopolies, 1874 * "Labor" Having Its Fling, 1902 * Chronicle of the War, 1914 * Pineapple Politics (Al Capone), 1928 * “Social Security” Under the New Deal, 1935 * The McCarthy Method, 1950 * "Injustice" by Pablo Neruda, 1981 * Covid’s Deadly Toll, 2021 Want More? Search The Nation Archives, see all our periodical archives, access our American History guides or go to How to Use EBSCO Magazine...

In a world overflowing with information, knowing how to find reliable sources and evaluate what you read is more important than ever. Our Navigate the Information Age display features books that can help you sharpen your research skills, identify trustworthy information, recognize misinformation, and become a more confident critical thinker. Whether you're a student, lifelong learner, or simply curious about how information shapes our world, these resources offer valuable insights for today's digital landscape. The best way to navigate the information age is to start with good information.  Stop by and explore the display. For more recommended resources on navigating the information age, take a look at our library guides on Propaganda, Critical Thinking, Fakes News, Disinformation & Misinformation, Media Bias and Evaluate Your Sources.   http://dlvr.it/TVxRsC

Originally published by John H. Johnson beginning in November 1945, Ebony has served as an influential African-American magazine promoting stories important to the black community and focusing on the achievements of African-American leaders. This fully searchable full-text archive covers business, history, politics, entertainment, fashion and culture from the African American perspective. Articles and advertisements are individually identified, ensuring researchers and readers can quickly and accurately locate the information they seek. Here are a few samples from the Ebony Archives (Must access on campus or login with your COM account for off campus access):  *  Langston Hughes, As poet or playboy, he is nearest to an American Shelley, 1946 * THE KING PLAN FOR FREEDOM: Protest leader M. L. King, Jr., stresses eight points to speed equality fight, 1956 * THE SUPREMES MAKE IT BIG: Sweet-sounding Detroiters push to top as new rulers of “rock”; first girl vocal trio to make mil...

Complete one of the library's fall surveys and we'll give you some candy!  Got a suggestion?  Put it on the survey.  Love something we're doing?  Tell us that too!  Surveys can be taken online via QR code or in-person at the circulation desk.  Thanks for taking the time to let us know how we can best serve you. http://dlvr.it/TVvtdV