The following resources will help you with your research assignments in HIS 102.   

All resources are accessible from computers anywhere on TTC campuses. To access resources while off campus you will need a valid TTC student ID. 

Current Events

The LRC subscribes to a number of journals, magazines and newspapers in hardcopy format.  These items are available for in library use only.  However many of the same journals, magazines and newspapers are available through online databases.  

Online Databases - The databases listed below all contain journal, magazine or newspaper  articles on numerous topics.  Most databases are updated daily or weekly and therefore outstanding tools to use in locating current event information.  All databases can be accessed both on and off campus.  

Academic Search Premier  (Ebscohost)  - Provides scholarly journals and magazines ideal for academic research.
Expanded Academic (Infotrac) - Provides scholarly journals, newspapers, charts, etc. on various academic topics. 
Lexis-Nexis -  Includes numerous magazines, major newspapers of cities in the United States and major World outlets.
SIRS - Excellent resource for social issues and events, countries, cultures of the world, etc.

When searching for a specific publication use the search tool  TD Net to determine which database includes that publication.   Tutorials on how to use specific databases are located under Tutorials/Guides on the Research page.

Historical Research

The LRC  has numerous books  available for checkout and other online resources on various topics in history. When conducting historical research try to use specific works and phrases or subject terms to provide more relevant search results.  For example,  use "Bolshevik Revolution" instead of  "Russia" , use "World War II" instead of "War".  If there is a specific event or person, try searching the specific event, or the person's name and the event. 

Reference Titles (in Library use only)

Global History: Cultural Encounters from Antiquity to the Present - REF D 20 .657 2004 (Available at MAIN).  Includes a wealth of information on various topics and events throughout World History.  

Encyclopedia of World History – REF D 21 .E577 2000 (Available at MAIN)  Includes detailed information on more than 200 countries.  Includes a timeline detailing significant people, places, dates, and events in history from 15,000 B.C. on.  

Electronic Books - NetLibrary

Electronic Books (ebooks) are electronic versions of printed books. The entire book is online and can be viewed wherever access to the Internet is available.  You can view the book or check out books 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. eBooks are checked in automatically when they are “due”.    For a tutorial on how to use ebooks E-book click here.

The Bolsheviks in Russian Society: The Revolution and the Civil Wars

World War II: Voices from the Past

The Research link from the library’s web page provides resources such as an MLA citation guide, web site evaluation guide, and statistical information.  You will also find specific course resource pages and subject guides.