The following database by Alexander Press which provides access to South and South East Asian literary resources is currently being considered for purchase by the libraries. The UW Libraries invites you to try this database and to let us know what you think of them by filling out the evaluation form .

South and Southeast Asian Literature <http://sali.alexanderstreet.com/> is a searchable collection of fiction and poetry written in English by authors from South and Southeast Asia and their Diasporas. Focusing on works composed during the late-colonial and postcolonial eras, the collection will also feature author interviews and manuscript materials that will shed additional light on the rich literary heritage and emerging traditions of this region. New content is uploaded on a biweekly basis, giving users immediate access to a steadily growing treasury of classic, rare, and contemporary literature. The database currently has over 6,000 pages.

Click on <http://sali.alexanderstreet.com/> to connect to the trial database. Feel free to forward the url of this database trials Web page to others in the UW community (faculty, students, and staff). This trial database is accessible only from campus. "Off Campus Access" option does not apply to this trial database.

After trying the databases, please fill out the Evaluation Form/Survey. Your comments are important in determining if the South and South East Asian Literature database is useful for the research and teaching needs of the University of Washington.