FAQ: Where can I access, and how do I use, History Reference Center - EBSCO?

Accessing History Reference Center - EBSCO 

You can access History Reference Center - EBSCO This link opens in a new window by following these steps:

1. Select A-Z Database List on the library homepage under "Quick Links"
2. Choose "H" from the alphabet
3. Find "History Reference Center - EBSCO" on the list of databases available there.

Using the History Reference Center - EBSCO Database

1. Type your keywords into the EBSCOhost search box.
2. Click on the title of an item to open to the abstract (summary).
3. Full text is usually linked on the left side of the abstract page.
4. Cite option is in the Tools menu on the right side of the abstract page.

More Help with History Reference Center - EBSCO

Search Tips

To help make your search keywords provide more relevant results try using quotation marks around any important phrases or specific terms. Also, consider using  Boolean searching, which connects the keywords using AND or OR.

For example, if you are researching World War II, you could try searches like these:

• "World War II"
• "World War II" AND Women
• "World War II" AND Women AND (Workforce OR Mobilization)

To further limit your results look to the left side of the results page in the Refine Results column. There are options to narrow results to peer-reviewed, select a specific date range, choose source type, or even narrow further by subject.