Boolean operators are words or symbols that tell library databases how to search. With Google, you can throw search terms at the search box and trust that Google's search rules and algorithms will take care of things. Library databases need you to type in the search rules along with the topics and subjects you're searching for.
This command tells the database to search for two or more words in article titles, topics, abstracts and—in the case of JSTOR and Project MUSE—the full text of articles. For example:
Quotation marks are used to tell databases to search for words in a certain order. This is especially useful for finding titles or specific topics that can't be boiled down to a specific word. For example:
The Fulton Library subscribes to a variety of databases that can be used for history research. Each of these databases can be used for different purposes. Some databases are best for interdisciplinary research. Others are best for research straight from historians.
For databases that include primary sources, such as articles from historic newspapers and magazines, see the Find Primary Sources section of this guide.
Peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Covers American and Canadian history from the Neolithic era to the present. Includes articles from hundreds of journals.
Non-peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Explores westward expansion in America from the early eighteenth to the mid-twentieth century. Covers a wide range of documents, including books, journals, historic maps, broadsides, periodicals, ads, photos, artwork, and more.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
This world history database (excluding Canada and the United States) focuses on the 15th century to the present. Features scholarly articles and journals.
Non-peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Focuses on social, cultural, political, scientific, and religious perspectives in Europe from the 12th to early 18th centuries. Includes primary source documents.
Non-peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Specializes in European travel writing from the later medieval period, especially journeys to central and eastern Asia. Includes the most influential prose works of the late Middle Ages, plus lesser-known works.
Non-peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Dedicated to political and cultural change in the U.S. and Britain between 1950 and 1975. Contains manuscripts, photographs, video footage, memorabilia, and more.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
This database specializes in events in U.S. history. Contains periodical content and established scholarly work.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Provides an overview of U.S. history, covering the most-studied events, conflicts, political and cultural movements, and more. Includes periodical content.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
Provides balanced coverage of events in world history. Includes relevant articles and features both current thinking and established scholarly work.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
This database focuses on the most-studied events, cultures, civilizations, and religions in world history. Includes articles, primary sources, videos, photos, and more.
Partially peer reviewed. Some full-text content.
This multidisciplinary database includes subjects like literature, history, art, sociology, psychology, mathematics, communication, and science. Contains ebooks, articles, and journals.
Partially peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Covers the humanities and social sciences, such as literature, theater, art, psychology, business, film studies, and more. Includes access to journals, books, and more.
Partially peer reviewed. Full-text content.
Explores humanities subjects, including art, architecture, history, philosophy, music, literature, and theater. Offers journal articles and more.
If you can't access the full text of an article using any of the resources on this page, use Interlibrary Loan to request the article. We'll locate another library that has the article and get you a PDF copy for free; this typically takes 2-3 business days. UVU students and employees should never pay for articles—the library has you covered!