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Library Catalog
  • Destiny Quest: Destiny Quest 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
  • NBC Learn: Collections of video resources, primary sources, historic footage, images, mini-documentaries and text resources designed for use in the K-12 classroom.

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.



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  • RESEARCH
    • Research Guides
    • Your Library 24/7
    • Citation and Copyright
    • Research Rubric
  • READ
    • Library Advisory Council Blog
    • Booklists
    • Getting Started with eBooks and Audiobooks
    • Commonwealth eBook Collection
    • Summer Reading
  • WRITE
  • TEACH
    • Library/Lab Sign-up
    • Research and Writing
    • Teaching Toolkits
    • Web 2.0 Tools
    • SAMR Model at WHS
    • Screencasts
  • LEARN
    • Screencasts & Tutorials
    • Digital Citizenship
    • ELL in the Library
  • SUCCEED
    • Family Support
    • Career Center
  • VISIT
    • Location, Hours and Contact
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Meet the Staff
    • Our Mission
    • Hosting PD in the Library
    • Waltham High School
    • Waltham Public Library
    • FAQ