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Library Databases

Using Academic Journal Articles

Library databases allow you to search for subject-specific academic journal articles. These secondary sources are written by scholars in their field and peer-reviewed by other subject matter experts, making them reliable sources for your research paper.

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European History Suggested Databases:

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window Academic Search Complete is the world's most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 5,300 full-text periodicals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for thousands of publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. It includes PDF content going back as far as 1865, with the majority of full text titles in native (searchable) PDF format. Funded by: Statewide Allocation
History Reference Center (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window History Reference Center offers full text from more than 750 history reference books and encyclopedias, and cover-to-cover full text from nearly 60 history magazines. Further, the database contains 58,000 historical documents; 43,000 biographies of historical figures; more than 12,000 historical photos and maps; and 87 hours of historical film and video. Funded by: Statewide Allocation
JSTOR This link opens in a new window Access back issues of core journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Over 700 titles available. Funded by: Statewide Allocation
New York Times - Historical (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window Full-text and full-image articles for The New York Times®, covering the period from 1851-4 years ago. Funded by: Statewide Allocation
World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window Covers human history in all corners of the globe—from prehistoric times to the beginnings of the Renaissance—with an unmatched collection of online reference entries, primary sources, interactive lessons, study tools, and librarian and teacher support features. Funded by: College (FLVC Group License)
World History: The Modern Era (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window Balancing political, economic, and social history, this website offers students a dynamic view of the world over the last five centuries. Funded by: College (FLVC Group License)

U.S. History Suggested Databases:

African American Experience (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window
American Government (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window
American History (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window From the explorers of the Americas to the issues of today’s headlines, American History investigates the people, events, and stories of our nation’s evolution. Funded by: College (FLVC Group License)
American Indian Experience (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window The American Indian Experience is a digital resource that illuminates the histories and contemporary cultures of the Native peoples of North America. It offers full-text access to an online library, featuring over 150 volumes of reference content, hundreds of primary documents, and thousands of images. Funded by: College (FLVC Group License)
World at War (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window Developed by a team of military historians and expert educators, this new online resource provides access to authoritative reference content, pertinent primary sources, and a wealth of historical insight and analysis on the important themes and consequences of all major U.S.-involved wars, from the founding of the country to the present. Funded by: College (FLVC Group License)

Searching for Books and Media

Locating Library Ebooks

The Valencia College Online Library has an extensive collection of eBooks on European history. Click here to search the online library, or follow the links below to access the eBook databases.

Library Catalog
Use the library catalog to search for books and media.

Ebook Central (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window Use ProQuest Ebook Central to quickly and easily find relevant ebooks and chapters; read online; search within the ebook; and highlight, take notes and bookmark pages in your online copy, stored on your bookshelf for you. You can also share your research with others, download ebooks and chapters to your laptop or mobile device, and more. Funded by: College
eBook Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window The EBSCO eBook collection features eBook and audiobook content accessible via the popular EBSCOhost interface. It provides a more powerful, fully-integrated user experience and will prove valuable to librarians, students, and researchers. Funded by: College and Statewide
eBook Collection (Salem Press) This link opens in a new window Salem Online brings online access to Salem Press’ award-winning reference works. Salem Online is a collection of electronic books that has a Wikipedia-style interface, which makes it simple to use and understand, though much more credible. The homepage of Salem Online is organized into columns of subject areas: Literature, History, Science, Health, and Careers. Funded by: College

Primary Sources

What is a Primary Source?
Primary Sources are immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection to the topic. Examples include government documents, legislation, diary entries, maps, and photographs.

Locating Primary Sources
Depending on your topic, primary sources may also be found in the library catalog or on outside websites. To ensure that you use credible sources, the library suggests the below online archives.

Primary vs. Secondary

Primary and Secondary Sources
What's the difference between primary and secondary sources? How can they improve your research paper?
Watch this brief video on primary and secondary sources, developed by Hartness Library at the Community College of Vermont.

APA Citation

APA Citation
For this class, you will be expected to use APA 7th edition. Find resources below to help you get started.

Citation Guide

APA 7th Ed. Citation Guides

Additional Resources:

Library Research Referral Form

Research Assistance
Need help locating academic sources? Complete the below form for research assistance.

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