JSTORThis link opens in a new windowJournals in many areas, such as History, African American Studies, Anthropology, etc. (Also historical pamphlets, 17th-19th centuries, most produced by Britain but pertaining to many countries and peoples. To search these, use Advanced Search and check "Pamphlets.")
Project MUSEThis link opens in a new windowJournals in many subjects, ranging from the humanities to sciences.
Arts and Humanities Citation Index (part of Web of Science)This link opens in a new windowCovers leading arts and humanities journals and selected articles from social science and science journals. Indexes articles, bibliographies, editorials, letters, reviews, and more in arts, humanities, and related social science and science information.
OmniFile Full Text, Mega EditionThis link opens in a new windowProvides indexing, abstracts, and full text for journals in almost all subject areas.
Useful Tools
Chicago Manual of Style OnlineThis link opens in a new windowProvides online access to both the 16th and 15th editions of the Chicago Manual of Style, plus Style Q&A, a quick-guide of Chicago citation examples, and a variety of helpful citing tools.
Web-based tool for keeping track of all your sources (export them from many databases). Create formatted citations and bibliographies in just a few clicks. Introduction / instructions for SHSU users. Create an account off-campus with PC.
EndNote Web is a Web-based bibliography and database manager that allows users to create their own personal database by importing references from text files or online databases. They can use these references in writing their papers and automatically format the paper and the bibliography in seconds. EndNote Web is a free version of EndNote.
These short video tutorials, created by the SHSU History Librarian, will teach you tricks to become more efficient and effective in your History research.
