Hello, Margaret here. This page features in-depth video tutorials on some of the databases you'll want to check for History information. Besides these, please check out JSTOR for articles, ARTstor for images, and Salem History for ebooks. All can be found in the library's database menu on the library's website.
Credo Reference is a great resource for reading about unfamiliar topics, finding concepts related to your topic, or exploring ideas for essays, speeches, and other projects. Remember to check out Credo's mind maps, too. Watch this video for some tips.
Remember that the information in Credo is from specialized dictionaries and encyclopedias rather than scholarly journals, popular magazines and newspapers that you will find in the other databases.
You can find lots of images in ARTstor to help you tell your story. Consider looking for a portrait of a person, picture of a building, artifact, or other image to make you visual more spectacular. Watch the video below to learn how to use this powerful database.
Take a look at this video to brush up your skills on EBSCOhost!
Take a look at this video to learn some snazzy tips and tricks for your next research project. I'm using Academic Search Premier from EBSCOhost for my sample, but you'll find most of these techniques available in other databases, too.
It is not unusual for students to have problems gaining access to the library databases. Please don't despair! Read the information in this box, and if you still have problems, call or visit the Help Desk on the third floor of the Library: 215-968-8191.