by Anne Hatinen
Quick Summary
EBSCO is introducing a new full-text database: Indigenous Studies Source, which has been designed with insight from Indigenous colleges and programs. This database provides authoritative Indigenous scholarship to build a strong cultural collection.
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The new Indigenous Studies Source database from EBSCO includes:
- Essential Full Text: 138 active, full-text journals and magazines covering ethnohistory, cultural preservation, Indigenous knowledge systems (IKS), and more
- Global Relevance: Focuses on the fifty largest Indigenous groups across North America, Asia, South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania
- Broad Coverage: Topics include the heritage, experiences, contributions, and sociopolitics of those with historical ties to ancestral lands
- Non-Journal Content: Seminal books, tribal newspapers, and reports on land stewardship and human rights provide additional insight for research
- Browsable, Visual Interface: Options to browse by topic give researchers an easy-to-use and intuitive user experience
