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These databases can be used by students and faculty in any subject area. They contain information on a wide variety of topics! Hover your cursor over the links below for more information.

Includes:
Full-text content,
Scholarly / Peer-Reviewed Publications,
Magazine / Popular Publications,
Trade Publications
For additional resources, click here!
The library offers access to a variety of eBook platforms, each providing a wide range of digital titles across different subjects and formats. Hover your cursor over the links below for more information.
The library provides access to several streaming platforms that offer educational videos, documentaries, films, and more. Hover your cursor over the links below for more information.
Use one or more of these library databases to find articles on your history topic. Articles from scholarly academic journals are available.
Books are an excellent resource for history research. Quickly determine if the book has what you need by using the book's table of contents and index.
Use Pioneer Search - "In the Library" to search for books by title, author, or subject. Login to your library account to request the book to be sent to your Vol State campus library.
There is not a specific classification area for the study of world history. Browse these areas in the second floor stacks of Thigpen Library.
B - Religion & philosophy
D - World history
N - Art & architecture
These websites are from reputable publishers, but may not meet the requirements of an assignment. The sites are good sources of information to learn about and understand a topic.

This guide helps you find resources for your World History courses from library resources and reputable websites.