Library Catalog

• Destiny Discover: Destiny Discover allows you to search the library's entire physical collection (i.e. books, DVDs and audiobooks), as well as it's selection of ebooks from any Internet connected device.

Databases

• ABC CLIO: American History: This database will provide you with detailed information on historical events, with corresponding primary sources, etc.
• Gale: Biography in Context: This database will provide you with a great reference articles on your historical figures as well as magazine, journal and newspaper articles. It has links to audio and video sources and recommends websites.
• ABC CLIO: American Government
• ABC CLIO: The African American Experience
• ABC-CLIO World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society
• Gale: U.S. History in Context​

Primary Sources

• National Archives, Docs Teach: Primary sources from the American Revolution to contemporary United States. (website)
• National Archives, Vault (website)
• Historical Newspapers: Use this database to search through copies of The New York Times from the 1850's through 2008 and The Boston Globe from the 1870's through 1979. (database)
• American State Papers: Visit Your Library 24/7 for the BPL Card # (database)

NOTE: Make sure to cite your sources! If you need help, stop by the library or visit the Citation and Copyright page on the library's website.