History & Genealogy Databases

History & Genealogy Databases
The Library subscribes to online resources that contain articles and reseach materials that would not otherwise be available to local Internet users. All databases may be accessed inside the Library; most may be accessed from home using your library card and PIN. Please see notes for each database.

American History Online
Facts on File's reference guide to American history, with events and topics, biographies, timelines, and primary sources. (In-Library use link)

Ancestry.com (In-Library use only)
Access to databases, census records, birth and death records from throughout the U.S. and beyond. U.S. Federal Census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930.

Ancient & Medieval History Online
Facts On File's resource covers ancient Egypt, ancient Mesopotamia, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient & medieval Africa, medieval Europe, the Americas, and ancient & medieval Asia. Includes biographies, videos, images, maps and charts, primary source documents, and timeline entries.(In-Library use link)

Biography Reference Center
EBSCO's comprehensive collection of more than 461,000 full-text biographies, including the complete full-text run of Biography Today and Biography, as well as thousands of narrative biographies that are not available in other databases.

HeritageQuest Online
Genealogy resource featuring census data, family records and local histories.(In-Library use link)

Modern World History Online
Facts On File's resource covering the full scope of world history from the mid-15th century to the present. Includes biographies, videos, images, maps and charts, primary source documents, and timeline entries. (In-Library use link)

Rand California Statistics
California and U.S. statistics and public policy resources covering business, health, education, government, crime, and population.(In-Library use link)

See also: History Web Links
See also: Genealogy Web Links