library: 11 Ancient History: Resources

Secondary Sources: background information and recommended websites

Secondary Sources: Reference encyclopedia

Encyclopedia Britannica School This link opens in a new window
This authoritative reference source will provide facts and background information for all subject areas.

Secondary sources: journal articles and ebook chapters

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.

World History in Context This link opens in a new window
Includes scholarly content on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in world history.
Jstor This link opens in a new window
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

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

Resources at Willoughby Library

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

State Library of NSW

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.

Secondary Sources: recommended websites

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

Search Google Scholar

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

Secondary Sources: Books

Search for books in our collection.

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