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Locating Information & Resources
Locating Information & Resources
Libraries and Museums are excellent sources of information. All students should hold a current Library card issued by their local library. A library card issued from a Virginia Municipality or County system affords access to a wide range of print and digital resources at local libraries, as well as resources accessible through the Library of Virginia. Much in the way of historical documentation and primary resources are available digitally. Interviews offer an excellent opportunity to explore primary source material through the eyes of those who may have participated in or been party to events.
How to use CHS Destiny online catalog
How to use CHS Destiny online catalog
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Print
Print resources include books, periodicals, peer-reviewed journals, transcripts, newspapers, documents, and other records. Libraries collection afford a central location for locating many of these materials. Depending on your topic, you may find materials in your school library, the public library, or a local academic library. There are also specialty libraries you may take advantage of. For instance, local specialty libraries include
- Wahab Public Law Library, located at the Virginia Beach Judicial Center
- Regent University Law Library, located in Virginia Beach, materials available for onsite research
- Meyera Oberndorf Library, located in Virginia Beach, local history and genealogy
- The Sargeant Memorial Collection, located in the Slover Library, Norfolk, southeastern Virginia regional history
- Perry Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, materials available for onsite research
Digital
Digital
Digital Resources may include any of the above formats that have been digitized and do not require onsite inspection. Once again, be sure that you have properly assessed your resources.
Databases are an excellent resource. CHS subscribes to Proquest eLibrary and World Book Online. In addition, information is available through FindItVirginia, a service of the Library of Virginia. Some resources may require a library card issued by a library located in the state of Virginia. Your local library will also have additional digital resources that are available but require a library card.
Digital search strategies offer a very reliable way to narrow your search and determine authoritative sources. Three of the best strategies are boolean, intitle and inurl searches. If you're not sure how to use these, see your librarian for help.
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