1. Using the History Databases Atkinson Library

2. Using the History Databases Facts on File’s History Database Center is a set of comprehensive and authoritative reference databases. The set includes: American History World History American Women's History African-American History & Culture American Indian History & Culture Ancient History & Culture

3. Using the History Databases Begin your use of the History Databases from the JCC Library home page. Click here.

4. Using the History Databases Select History Research.

5. Using the History Databases The home page will display.

6. Using the History Databases On the main page of the History Database Center, you will see a left-hand menu. This is the main navigational tool of the database. From it, you can search all the history databases in the reference suite, or choose an individual database to access its unique searching and browsing capabilities.

7. Using the History Databases The link to the Help page is found in the top right-hand corner of every page, as are links to help files for the individual databases, when you are using them. Left-hand menu Help button

8. Searching the History Databases To browse any of the individual databases, click the database name in the left-hand menu. Any subsequent searches you perform will only apply to the chosen database. You can return to the History Database Center home page at any time by clicking Home in the menu bar at the top of the screen. For more information on how to browse the individual databases, read the Help section on Browsing.

9. Searching the History Databases Click the database name in the left- hand menu.

10. Searching the History Databases Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the options available.

11. Searching the History Databases A sample Subject Entry search is shown.

12. Searching the History Databases The results will display. Each entry represents information from a different source.

13. Searching the History Databases The titles and copyright dates of the original sources are shown. Click to display the results.

14. Searching the History Databases The results display. Blue and red terms are searchable links. Click this term for another search.

15. Searching the History Databases The results display. Related subject links may be provided. Click here to do a related search.

16. Searching the History Databases You can start a new search from the box on the left. You can also restrict the search to particular types of information

17. Searching the History Databases Click to explore your results list.

18. Searching the History Databases Click to explore your results list.

19. Searching the History Databases Our example shows a Primary Source- a document from the time period being researched.

20. Searching the History Databases Notes at the bottom of the screen show the source of the information, and how to cite this information.

21. Searching the History Databases Sometimes a new search request… …turns up no information. Rethink your terms and try again.

22. Searching the History Databases Select your new results list… …and begin examining the entries.

23. Searching the History Databases Another useful feature is the Image Gallery

24. Searching the History Databases Search for images in the same way as you did subjects.

25. Searching the History Databases Results will be displayed for you to examine. Images can be enlarged.

26. Searching the History Databases Some searches return a variety of results. “All American girls baseball league”

27. Searching the History Databases Links for getting further information are usually given.

28. Searching the History Databases Take a few moments to examine your options.

29. Searching the History Databases Further Reading take you to lists of helpful resources.

30. Searching the History Databases Credits & Sources give citation information for all the resources used in the database.

31. Searching the History Databases The Help Page can guide you through any function, giving details on how to use the History Database Center.

32. Searching the History Databases Please consult with a Reference Librarian if you need advice or guidance as you do research.

33. Searching the History Databases To consult with a Reference Librarian: Call 517-796-8622 Fax 517-796-8623 Email JCCLibrary@jccmi.eduJCCLibrary@jccmi.edu Visit the Library in Walker Hall