Historical Research Workshop – Nov. 12

Using the Internet for Historical Research

More and more valuable historical information can now be found on the internet, especially primary source material being digitized by libraries and research institutions around the world. This workshop will highlight some of the most interesting web sites and web tools, and discuss search methods to help you find quality historical information online. Learn about:
· Domain Searches and Other Advanced Searching
· Google Books and other Online Book Collections
· History Web Sites
· Major Digital and Audio/Visual Collections
· Library Resource Pages
· Creating a Google Custom Search
· Wikipedia as a way of finding Online Resources

Wednesday, Nov. 12 @ 1 PM

Register @ http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/services/instruction/.

All workshops take place in classroom A in the Central Reading Room of the Melville Library and last about one hour, unless otherwise noted.

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Kristen Nyitray

Associate Librarian; Director, Special Collections and University Archives; and University Archivist at Stony Brook University Libraries

Contact her for research assistance with rare books, manuscript collections, historical maps, and SBU history. E-mail: kristen.nyitray@stonybrook.edu.

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