TOPICS - SEARCHING
Use the following research tools to see what's available on a topic, find helpful search terms, and discover conversations on a given topic and how you might enter the conversation.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
- America: History & Life This link opens in a new window
- Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
When trying to find resources on a person, you can check out the databases (link above) or featured books (listed below). If you are doing a subject search in CONSORT or OhioLINK, remember to enter the person's last name first so.......
last name, first name
or
Lincoln, Abraham
FINDING BOOKS/REVIEWS
CONSORT & OhioLINK are still the most accurate searches for finding books. However, Summon is one of your better bets for online books.
FINDING ARTICLES
Try one of our many databases for finding secondary and primary source journal and newspaper articles.
- America: History & Life This link opens in a new window
- Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
YOUR LIBRARIAN
PRIMARY SOURCES
This guide covers primary sources in general as well as makes recommendations for primary sources by different areas in history. It's extensive but not exhaustive. Contact Dee if you need help finding resources beyond what is listed.
CITATION REVIEW
We have several sources to help you create and generation citations and bibliographies.