Get live research help from MSJC Librarians using our Online Chat Service during our regular hours*.
*After hours, you can still chat with librarians from other libraries who are standing by to help.
Chat with a Peer Research Assistant to get one-on-one research help from one of your fellow students.
Browse the Issues & Controversies in History database if you aren't sure what topic you want to focus on. Use the American History Eras section on the right to find potential topics.
Why use reference books? Reference books provide you with:
Reference resources can also be a good starting point in selecting a research topic. After reviewing the reference resource, you can develop a plan for where to concentrate your research efforts on topics you want to explore further.
Online Reference Resources (off-campus access requires signing in using your mymsjc user name and password):