To access online databases, click the link on the Research page of the library's web site. (NOTE: A valid TTC ID card is needed to access the databases from off campus). For tutorials on using all online sources visit the research section of the library webpage.
Current Events
Ebscohost - Newspaper Source provides selected full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers. This database is updated daily.
SIRS - General topics, social issues, government reports, arts and humanities articles full-text, magazine articles, journals, pamphlets, etc. Daily news feature updates every 3-4 minutes!!
Infotrac – Custom Newspapers: New York Times, Post and Courier Full-text articles from: The New York Times, 2000 on. Selected full-text articles from the Post and Courier (Charleston, SC), 1 / 2001 on.
The State (Columbia SC) – Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, politics, cultural activities, etc.
Historical Research
The LRC has numerous books available for checkout and other online resources on various topics in history. When conducting historical research try to use specific keywords and subject terms to provide more relevant search results. For example, use "Ancient Rome" instead of "Rome" , use "Protestant Reformation" instead of "religion". If there is a specific event or person, try searching the specific event, or the person's name and the event.
Online Databases - Several databases containing journal and magazine articles on all areas of history can be accessed both on and off campus. Use EbscoHost (Academic Search Premier), SIRS, Infotrac Expanded Academic, and History Resource Center to find articles and in some cases websites on specific topics.
Reference Titles (in Library use only)
The Story of Civilization (CB53 .D85 -- Reference Main -- Main)
Encyclopedia of the Renaissance (CB361 .E52 -- Reference -- Main)
Great Events from History - Ancient and Medieval Series (D59 .M26 -- Reference -- Main -- Palmer)
Electronic Books - (NetLibrary)
Electronic Books (ebooks) are electronic versions of printed books. The entire book is online and can be viewed wherever access to the Internet is available. You can view the book or check out books 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. eBooks are checked in automatically when they are “due”. For a tutorial on how to use ebooks click here.
Examples of ebooks in history:
From Catholic to Protestant: Religion and the People in Tudor England by Doreen M. Rosman.
Women and politics in Ancient Rome by Richard A. Bauman.
Atlas of Classical History by Richard J. A. Talbert
More Resources
The Research link from the library’s web page provides resources such as an MLA citation guide, web site evaluation guide, and statistical information. You will also find specific course resource pages and subject guides.
A good source for writing help is The Owl at Purdue, Purdue University’s Writing Center. This site walks you through the complete writing process.
Please remember that the LRC faculty and staff are here to assist you with your information needs. Feel free to contact us by clicking the “Contact Us” link at the top of any library page and choosing the contact method you wish. You may also call the reference desk directly at 574-6096
