History Information Sampler  Tags: history  

Library hours : When are the USM libraries open?

Circulation Policies : How long can a book be checked out?; How much are fines?; Can I renew online?, etc.

Serials Questions : How do I find a newspaper/magazine/journal article at USM?

Inter-Library Loan : How to get books not in the University of Maine System or articles not available from USM; Questions? Try this FAQ

Historians and students of history need to develop real expertise in using an academic library. Via this guide you'll learn how to find books, articles, and even how to improve your Internet searching! Here you'll find links to several of the most frequently used tools of the historian.

CQ Researcher is an online collection of reports, each giving a useful overview of a topic, its history, and varying opinions on the topic...a la abortion, climate change, hunger, etc.

Opposing Viewpoints is also an online collection of reports on a wide variety of topics...if you're looking for an idea...look here.

CredoReference is a collection of definitions, topic summaries, etc. and is often a good starting place to learn basic information about any topic new to you.