Research & Databases

Use the Gale databases to search for articles about specific research topics.

Please note: database access not always available when off school property.

Ready for research tool kit

If you go to the Britannica Library website you will find guides & worksheets for each step of the research process.

Online Primary Sources

Digital Public Library of America

The DPLA provides free access to a collection of digital resources, including books, images, videos, and historical artifacts.

Library of Congress Collections

The LOC has millions of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and recordings, making it one of the most extensive libraries in the world.

Digital Commonwealth

Digital Commonwealth provides online access to a diverse range of cultural heritage materials from various Massachusetts institutions, preserving and sharing the state's history.

National Archives

The National Archives online collections provide a comprehensive and accessible digital repository of historically significant documents, photographs, and records.

europeana

Europeana contains millions of digitized artworks, artifacts, and cultural treasures from European museums, libraries, and archives.

UK National Archives

The UK National Archives offers an extensive array of digitized historical records, government documents, and multimedia resources.

The British Library

The British Library website serves as a vast digital repository of knowledge, featuring an impressive array of books, manuscripts, maps, and multimedia materials.

Archives Portal Europe

The Archives Portal Europe website serves as a centralized gateway to access a wide range of archival materials and historical records from various European countries.

evaluating Sources

Citing Sources

EasyBib

You can use EasyBib to help create your citations.

Citation Machine

You can use Citation Machine to help create your citations.