Background Information and Bibliographies
Finding Books
 Finding Articles
Internet Resources
Evaluating Internet Resources
Citing Sources

 
If you are accessing this page from off campus, the links to most library resources will not work. To use these resources, go to the Library Web Page, where you can connect to Articles and Databases, Reference Sources, and Electronic Journals and Newspapers after providing your Elmhurst College login and password. 

Background Information and Bibliographies

Electronic Resource

Britannica Online
A good source of background information and bibliographies.
 

Print Resources
  • American Historical Association's Guide to Historical Literature, 3rd ed. 1995. Two vols. A. C. Buehler Library, Reference, R 016.9 A512 1995.

    •  A good source of bibliographies.
     
  • Historical Dictionary of the British Empire, 1996. Two vols. 

    • A. C. Buehler Library, Reference R 941.003 H673.
    Essay-length definitions with very short bibliographies.
     
  • Encyclopedia of Military History, 2nd revised ed. 1986.

    • A. C. Buehler Library, Reference R 355 D945e 1986.
     
  • Cambridge Historical Encyclopedia of Great Britain and Ireland. 1985.

    • A. C. Buehler Library, Reference R942.003 C178.
     
  • Medieval England: An Encyclopedia. 1998.

    • A. C. Buehler Library, Reference R 942 M489.
    Essay-length entries with bibliographies.
     
  • A Bibliography of English History to 1485. 1975.

    • A. C. Buehler Library, Reference R 016.942 B582

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Finding Books

  • Use Illinet Online to find books held in the Elmhurst College library as well as books owned by 44 other Illinois academic libraries.
  • Sample Library of Congress Subject Headings:
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      Great Britain--History
      Great Britain--History--1066-1540
      Great Britain--History--1066-1687
      Great Britain--History--Revolution of 1688
      Beowulf
      Epic Poetry, English (Old)--History and Criticism
      English Language--History
      James II, King of England, 1633-1701
      Great Britain--Politics and Government--1660-1688
      William III, King of England, 1633-1701
      Women--England--History
  • Ordering books from other libraries ~ Illinet Online allows you to request books held by 45 academic libraries in Illinois. 
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Finding Articles


Subscription Databases (Elmhurst College users only)
 
  • JSTOR ~ Unlike the previous databases, which provide indexing, abstracting, and some full text of articles, JSTOR is an online library currently containing 87 journals in 15 different disciplines. JSTOR does not include current issues of journals, but is an electronic archives of titles, often going back to the first issue of a journal's existence. All full text.

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  • How do I find out if the Elmhurst College Library has the journal I need?
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      • Search for the journal title in Illinet Online.
      • For example, search for the title Journal of African History.
      • If you don't find the journal you need, take a look at the list, 

        • Full Text Periodicals Available Online. This list is available in the library. You can also call or email the reference department to inquire about a specific title or ask a question.
  • How can I order a photocopy of an article I can't find at Elmhurst College?
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Internet Resources

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Evaluating Internet Resources

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Citing Sources

Electronic Sources Print Sources
  • Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 6th edition. 1996.
      • A.C. Buehler Library, Reference R808.042 T929 m6 1997.
       
  • Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 4th edition.

    • 1995.
    • A.C. Buehler Library, Reference R808.042 M685 1995.
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This page was created 8/26/1999 and was last updated 8/24/2000.
Email questions or comments to Anne Jordan-Baker, Assistant Librarian, Elmhurst College.