Focus on History

Focus on HistoryResources to Support Research

MIHS Databases

HISTORY REFERENCE CENTER

KW search OR Use MenusSample: internment

MIHS Databases

HISTORY STUDY CENTER

KW search, also See Historical Documents

MIHS DatabasesGALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY (eBooks)

Can searchAll or selectedSubjects

MIHS DatabasesPROQUESTUse suggested search terms; narrow retrieval (see

right column)

MIHS DatabaseseLIBRARYKW search or view Topics – Expand Research Topics!Sample search: women’s suffrage

MIHS DatabasesISSUES & CONTROVERSIES

Simple KW SearchUse Encyclopedia, Almanac tabs

MIHS DatabasesPOINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE CENTER

•Overview •Point/Counterpoint•Guide to Critical Analysis

MIHS DatabasesSIRS ISSUES RESEARCHER

KW search; use SIRS subject headings from suggested search terms or a ‘good’ kw search result

Academic Web Portals Collection of Academically-Reviewed

Websites (not databases)

Searchable by Topic

Discipline-specific or General

History Specific: www.besthistorysites.net

General: www.ipl.org

Academic Web Portals Best of History Websites:

www.besthistorysites.net

Search KWOR try broad topic menu onleft

Academic Web Portals General Academic Portal: INTERNET PUBLIC

LIBRARYwww.ipl.org

KW search or Subject (red icon)

MIHS Print Materials

Reference Collection: Encyclopedia Britannica

Specialized History Reference Works

Shelved along perimeter walls in stacks

KCLS Resources: Databases

www.kcls.org

KCLS Resources: Homework Help

Links to Academic Websites and Web PortalsScroll down for US History