Library Resources
Your library provides access to Infohio where you can find many
credible sources to use in your research projects. This is the first location to
begin when doing online research.
Infohio
1. Go to http://www.infohio.org
2. Click on the button “Core Collection.” You will get a list of
electronic resources and short summary about each resource.
3. If you access this from home, you will need a username and password.
Username = infohio
Password = power
For your project, some of the electronic resources will be more helpful
then others. These include:
 Ebscohost
 Biography Reference Bank
 World Book Web
 ProQuest Ancestry: Library Edition
Ebscohost
1. Under “Core Collection,” click on the button for “Ebscohost.”
2. Click on the button “All Database Search.”
3. You will be given a chance to select the databases you would like to
search. You should customize the list by reading through and only
checking the databases you find relevant to your search.
4. You may use the Basic Search bar at the top of the page or select
Advanced Search to use more qualifiers for your search.
Biography Reference Bank
1. Under “Core Collection,” click on the button for “Biography
Reference Bank.”
2. Search for the name of the individual.
World Book Web
1. Under “Core Collection,” click on the button for “World Book Web.”
2. Choose “World Book Advanced.”
3. Search for the topic of interest.
Ancestry: Library Edition
This electronic resource will allow you to trace government records
that contain your ancestors’ life events (i.e. birth, death).
1. Under “Core Collection,” click on the button for “ProQuest Ancestry
Library Edition.”
2. Search for your ancestors by first, middle, and/or last name.
3. Refine your search by adding family members and/or life events.
Other Resources
Library of Congress
The United States government also maintains a wealth of information
and sources through the Library of Congress. You can find photographs,
manuscripts, videos, newspaper articles, and more that helps to document
American history.
1. Go to http://www.loc.gov.
2. Search for the topic of interest using the search bar in the middle of
the page.
 i.e. Cuban Missile Crisis
Internet Public Library
IPL scans the internet for valuable resources, many of which are
highly credible and valuable. You can find primary and secondary sources
through the site’s links.
1. Go to http://www.ipl.org. A pathfinder guide sheet on WWII is
available at: http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48549
2. You can either enter “Resources by Subject” or “Special Collections
by IPL2”
3. Enter your search criteria in the search bar.
 i.e. Winston Churchill
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives contain many resources that also archive our
nation’s history through telegrams, emails, administrative records, etc.
1. Go to http://www.archives.gov and click on “Research Our Records.”
2. Click on “Online Public Access (OPA)” under “Search Online” or
“Browse Online Exhibits.”
3. If you choose the OPA, enter your search criteria in the search bar. If
you choose the Online Exhibits, look for the online exhibit entitled “A
People at War” or “The Special Relationship.”
The Cold War Museum
You can find many documents and articles about various subtopics
related to the Cold War.
1. Go to http://www.coldwar.org/.
2. You can choose a time period from the 1940s to the 1990s along
the top of the home page or you can search for a specific topic
using the “Search” link in the left menu.
BBC – History: World War II and The Cold War
This British media outlet has organized a variety of reliable sources
regarding the Cold War.
1. Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/
2. You can choose either “World War Two,” “Genocide Under the
Nazis” or “The Cold War,” depending on your topic.
The Wilson Center
This Presidential Center named after Woodrow Wilson has a digital
collection that details many aspects of the Cold War era. You can utilize
various resources and publications in your research.
1. Go to http://www.wilsoncenter.org/program/cold-warinternational-history-project.
2. Use the menu along the left side to navigate to different resources
(i.e. “Publications.”).
The National Archives – The United Kingdom
The government of the United Kingdom also has a national archives.
You can find resources about World War II and the Cold War on this
website.
1. Go to http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
2. Click on the link that reads “Education” along the top of the page.
3. You can choose “Topics” along the top. Under this tab, you can
choose “Second World War, 1939-1945” or “Postwar 1945Present,” depending on your topic.