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History Research Guide
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The History Research Guide brings together all of the History resources available through the Delta College Library including books, ebooks, digital journals and databases. Several resources can only be used on-campus or with Delta credentials. Have questions, contact the library.
New History Books and eBooks in the Library
Search for Books and eBooks
- Book Catalog This link opens in a new windowSearch for books on the shelf from Delta and other area libraries.
- eBook Academic Collection This link opens in a new windowThousands of ebook titles ranging from literary criticism to health, mathematics, sports, and religion.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowCredo helps gather background information from hundreds of full-text encyclopedias, dictionaries, and subject-specific titles.
- MelCatNot finding what you need at Delta? Search and borrow books from all over Michigan!
- WorldCat.orgSearch and borrow books from all over the world!
Where are History Books in the Library?
Library of Congress Call Number Classification:
C History of Civilization, Religions
D World History
E Indigenous and United States History
F Michigan and State History; North and South American History
Topic Background Research- Reference Resources
Use these resources to gather background, basic facts and an overall picture of your topic. Reference resources are a great place to generate keywords for your topics!
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowCredo helps gather background information from hundreds of full-text encyclopedias, dictionaries, and subject-specific titles.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowA resource for comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news, with each article researched and written by a seasoned journalist and includes a pro/con debate by representatives of opposing positions.
- History Reference Center This link opens in a new windowOffers full text reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, history periodicals, historical documents, biographies of historical figures, and historical photos and maps.
- Biography Reference Center This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive collection of more than 450,000 full text biographies, including the complete Biography Today and Biography Magazine.