Sampler of databases for searches in history

Journal ArticleTo review successfully the databases appropriate for historical research, some practical application is necessary. The following reviews of eight bibliographic databases emphasize their usefulness as practical research aids for topics in history. The comments are on only a selected number of the databases for history searching; additional ones are listed at the end of the reviews. The sample searches were conducted in files on the DIALOG Information Retrieval Service because all the authors were familiar with that system and all had access to it