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History Subject Guide

History
  • Most research in History should start with books
  • Books usually provide the background needed to understand History topics
  • Primary sources can be found in books, articles, reference books, or Internet resources
  • For very specific topics, journals articles are also useful
  • Call numbers for books covering U.S.History will begin with E or F
  • Call numbers for books on non-U.S. History start with D or F

Books

The Library Catalog, EZ-Borrow, and ILLiad are your gateways to the books (videos, DVDs, CDs, etc.) you need for your research.

Databases

Search Databases by subject or topic to find scholarly articles and business data appropriate for your assignments.

Websites

There are many websites relevant to History. The library uses del.icio.us to track and organize websites. If you want to share a website relevant to an assignment with Ship students, please tag it in del.icio.us with: ShipLibrary, HistoryGuide, and the relevant course number, e.g. his101

Journals

Browse lists of History-related Journals or search the Journal Titles List for a specific title.

Course Guides

Course Guides provide a specialized list of resources and research processes tailored to your assignment.

Faculty Tips

Faculty Tips point you to recommended resources and what to expect when working in this field. Learn how this discipline collects and disseminates it's knowledge.