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- American Folklore: An Encyclopedia Ref. GR101 .A54 1996
- American Revolution 1775-1783 Ref. E208.A433 1993
- Annals of America Ref. E173 .A793
- Chronology of African-American History Ref. E185 .H64 1991
- Dictionary of Georgia Biography Ref. CT230.D53 1983
- Encyclopedia of American Social History Ref. HN57 .E58 1993
- Encyclopedia of the Confederacy Ref. E487 .E55 1993
- Encyclopedia of the North American Colonies Ref. E45 .E53 1993
- Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America Ref. E184. A1 614 1995
- Georgia Place Names Ref. F284.K72
- Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups Ref. E184. A1 H35
- Indian Tribes of North America Ref. E77 .S94 1969
- Our Southern Ancestors Ref. CS71.C129 1985
- Readers’ Companion to American History Ref. E174 .R43 1991
- Roster of the Confederate Soldiers of Georgia, 1861-1865 Ref.E559.A5 (Clarkston and Dunwoody campuses only)
- Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy Ref. CS49.S65 1997
- Virtual Roots 2.0 Ref. CS14 .K46 2003
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations Ref. G63 .W67
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States Ref. E156 .W67 2004
To find books on a given subject, search GIL, the online library catalog.
Perform a Keyword Search when you want to match your term with the same term in a certain field of the database, such as Author, Title, Subject, or Series. You can also attempt to match your term as a Keyword (Title/Subject), which will cause the GIL search engine to look in the Title and Subject fields of the record, or you can try to match your term anywhere in the record by selecting Keyword Anywhere.
Use the Exact Search option if you know the exact term you want to match, such as title, author name, or subject. Also, if you know the beginning part of the term, such as the first word of a title or the first few letters of an author's name, you can use the Exact Search option to find the full form of your term. If you are have trouble finding the material you need using a certain subject term, you can also use Exact Search to find what is called a valid Library of Congress Subject Heading, as well as subheadings for that subject term. For instance, if you attempt to find literary criticism using "Literary Criticism" as a subject term, you will find the the valid Library of Congress Subject Heading for "Literary Criticism" is simply "Criticism".
Suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings for Genealogy:·
- Genealogy
- Genealogy Methodology
- Genealogy Computer network resources Directories
- Genealogy Indexes
- Genealogy Data processing
In addition to the materials located in the library, GGC provides you with access to some 26,000 full-text electronic books through netLibrary. You can access netLibrary through GALILEO, through GIL, or visit http://netlibrary.com/.
Note: You need to set up a netLibrary account before you can use netLibrary books. However, it is free and only involves filling out a simple form. See our Ebook/netLibrary guide or ask a librarian for more information. netLibrary uses Library of Congress Subject Headings as well, so try the examples given above.
Use GALILEO databases to find articles. The following databases are a good place to start your search.
If you would like to find out if a particular journal is available electronically, use GALILEO's Journals A-Z. Georgia Gwinnett College Library does not subscribe to all of the databases that UGA subscribes to. Therefore, if you are not a UGA student, you may not have access to some of the databases that are presented in the results of a search in the EJL.
ArchivesUSA (full-text)
This database is an aid to finding primary source materials and is comprised of: a directory of manuscript repositories, collection records from the National Union Catalogue of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC), and names and subject indexing of over 44,000 collections whose finding aids have been published separately in the major microfiche series, National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States (NIDS).- Georgia Department of Archives and History (full-text)
The mission of the Georgia Department of Archives and History is to select and ensure the preservation and accessibility of government and other information constituting Georgia's recorded history. The Archives collects, manages, preserves, and makes available the official records of Georgia from 1732 to the present. In addition, it collects private manuscripts and photographs which complement existing archival holdings. - Southeastern Native American Documents 1730-1842 (full-text)
This database contains approximately 2,000 documents and images relating to the Native American population of the Southeastern United States. The documents are comprised of letters, legal proceedings, military orders, financial papers, and archaeological images relating to Native Americans in the Southeast. 
JSTOR (full-text) JSTOR provides electronic access to back issues of core journal titles in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. - Project Muse (full-text)
Project Muse provides online access to the full-text of over 100 scholarly journals in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and mathematics. - Academic Search Premier (full-text) provides abstracts and indexing for over 3,800 publications, as well as full text for over 3,200 scholarly journals and general magazines. Coverage: 1984 – present.
- Research Library (full-text) is a multidisciplinary database that covers more than 1,600 publications. Coverage: 1986-present (citations and abstracts); 1991-present (full text for selected publications).
Print Journals and Magazines Located at the GGC Library
Learn how to find print periodicals in the library catalog.
- History Today
- American Historical Review
- Journal of American History
- Journal of Southern History
For more information, see Find Articles.
Use caution when selecting web sites to use for research purposes. Search engines such as Google can provide access to web sites relevant to your research, but it is necessary to investigate the authoritativeness of your search results.
Pay attention to certain details:
- Who created the site?
- Are their credentials made available?
- When was the site last updated?
- What is the purpose of the site?
- Is the site trying to sell you something or convince you of something?
For a web site containing high quality, carefully reviewed articles on every imaginable subject, please have a look at SKS Web Select.
UGA Libraries Research Central is a hierarchical guide to subject matter available electronically from UGA.
Associations
- Association of Professional Genealogists APG is an independent organization whose principal purpose is to support professional genealogists in all phases of their work. The association also seeks to protect the interest of those engaging in the services of the professional.
- Board for Certification of Genealogists BCG's mission is to foster public confidence in genealogy as a respected branch of history by promoting an attainable, uniform standard of competence and ethics among genealogical practitioners, and by publicly recognizing persons who meet that standard.
- National Genealogical Society NGS was founded in 1903 as a nonprofit organization, and today has a dynamic and growing membership of individuals and other groups from all over the world that share a common love of the field of genealogy.
- Federation of Genealogical Societies The FGS, founded in 1976, has three major purposes: serving the needs of its member societies, providing products and services needed by member societies, and marshaling the resources of its member organizations.
- Society Hall is the most comprehensive directory of genealogical and historical societies on the Web. Societies publish newsletters and have lectures at society meetings to keep members abreast of current news and events. These services improve family history skills and provide a network of people to help break through research barriers.
General
- American Family Immigration History Center Operated by The Status of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. Searchable database of immigration records of those who entered the United States via New York Harbor from 1892 until 1924.
- Ancestry.com Operated by MyFamily.com, Inc. Free databases, subscription databases, message boards, and a library of articles about genealogy.
- Cyndi's List Maintained by nationally known genealogist Cyndi Howells. The most comprehensive directory of links to genealogy web sites.
- FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service Operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Free databases, free genealogy software, message boards, locations of local Family History Centers (FHCs), and catalog of the Family History Library (FHL).
- FLGenWeb Project Operated by volunteers. Links to county web sites. Provides helpful sources concerning Florida genealogical research.
- Genealogy.com Operated by MyFamily.com, Inc. Free databases, subscription databases, message boards, and a library of articles about genealogy.
- RootsWeb.com Operated by MyFamily.com, Inc. Free databases, message boards, and mailing lists.
- USGenWeb Project Operated by volunteers. Links to state web sites, which each link to county web sites./li>
Additional Websites
- National Archives and Records Administration The National Archives is a public trust that enables people to inspect for themselves the record of what government has done. It enables officials and agencies to review their actions and helps citizens hold them accountable. It ensures continuing access to essential evidence that documents: the rights of American citizens, the actions of federal officials, and the national experience .
- Georgiana Collection at the University of Georgia Library is an open collection of published materials related to the ongoing history of the state of Georgia, its people and culture.
Be sure to visit our Guide to Evaluating Web Sites before choosing a website as a source for research!
Additional Resources for Gwinnett County Public Library Patrons
- Gwinnett County Public Library patrons: see GCPL's Genealogy guide.
Local Genealogical Research Centers
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Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, Ga. 30305-1366
404-814-4000 - Federal Archives and Records Center
1557 St. Joseph Avenue
East Point, Ga. 30344-2593
404-763-7474 - Georgia Archives
330 Capitol Avenue, SE
Atlanta, Ga. 30334
404-656-2393 - Gwinnett Historical Society
185 Crogan St.
Lawrenceville, Ga. 30246
770-822-5174 - LDS Family History Center
3355 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, Ga. 30244
770-962-5650
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