About the Database

The Early Modern Women Database provides links to Web resources useful for the study of women in early modern Europe and the Americas. It focuses on the period from ca. 1500 to ca. 1800 and includes links to Web sites about the Medieval period and 19th Century as well. Resources have been selected for their scholarly value by librarians of the University of Maryland Libraries. Materials range from bibliographic databases to full-text resources, images, and sound recordings. Most of the resources linked here are free. Some require a license for access.

Selection Criteria

• Information focuses entirely or in part on some aspect of the study of women in early modern Europe and the Americas

• Information focuses on the period ca. 1500-1800, but can also include the late Medieval period and the 19th Century

• Information is generally intended for audiences at the university level and above

• Information included is fully documented with complete bibliographic information and statement of editorial principles where appropriate

• Information provider is a recognized authority in the field, and/or legitimately affiliated with an institution recognized in the field

Exceptions

• Information not meeting the above standard of authority is included if it is considered uniquely relevant and of significant depth and quality, and meets one or more of the following criteria:

• Information provider is a recognized authority in the field, and/or legitimately affiliated with an institution recognized in the field

• Site has received reviews and/or awards from recognized sources

• Site has been recommended by someone knowledgeable in the field

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Credits and Maintenance

Original Database Design and Development:
Scott Burright, Digital Public Services Librarian, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Marian Burright, University Libraries, University of Maryland College Park

Content developed and maintained by:
Librarians, University Libraries, University of Maryland College Park

Database Project Manager 2004-present:
Eric Lindquist

Database Project Manager 2000-2004:
Patricia Herron

Database administrator:
Gary Phillips