11 Ancient History

Secondary Sources: Reference encyclopedia

Secondary Sources: Academic journals or magazines 

Articles from periodicals, magazines or journals is referred to as 'Journal literature'. Journal articles provide valid, reliable and up-to-date information on your topic.

Use History in Context to find academic journal articles. 

*You'll need to access these database via the Senior Library Portal page when you're at home. 

catalogue   |   online databases

• Use the catalogue to find books. 
• Recommended databases: Academic Search Premier (multi-disciplinary) Australian & NZ Reference Centre ( local news and content, multi-disciplinary), Credo (reference books).
• Use eResources link to access State Library of NSW databases: Cambridge Histories, Cambridge Campanion, Gale Primary Sources and Proquest Research Library

catalogue   |   online eResources

Find books and other published material in the State Library of NSW catalogue. This catalogue also includes ebooks. You can use your State Library card to download e-books for up to 3 weeks. Books from our collection may also be available on interlibrary loan through your local public library. 

Best History Sites  Award winning portal to credible sources for students and teachers

• Google Scholar is an immense database of scholarly literature
• Search Google Scholar after you have refined your search and are looking for specific information.

Search for books in our collection.

Use Cite this title (APA format) to copy your book to your Bibliography.