Start with reference sources and books for background information. Try finding scholarly books on your topic--both print and ebooks--see the Holocaust and genocide bibliographies tab for suggested titles.
Research topics- Dr. Summers:
Racism in America
American treatment of Native Americans
American treatment of Japanese-Americans during World War II
Anti-Semitism in America
Rwandan genocide
Cambodian genocide
Armenian genocide
Bosnian massacres and attempted genocide
Eugenics movement in America
The history (particularly as it relates to the period immediately prior to World War II and during the war) and current state of American immigration policies
An online collection of over 1000 reference books, covering a wide range of subjects, from art to technology. Credo Reference also includes a selection of specialized reference books from Sage Publishing.
Contains the full-text of hundreds of print reference titles and series, allowing you access to key reference sources without having to be in the library. Includes a variety of topics, and all titles in the Scribner's and Twayne's author series. Most Gale eBook titles can also be accessed through I-Share.
Welcome to Elmhurst's library catalog, Bluejay Search! Find books, audio/visual materials, e-resources, articles and more from one place. Also find information about items located in other academic and research libraries in Illinois.
This handy video explains how to get started with BlueJay Search. You can also reach out to the Reference Desk via chat from the library homepage, or email us at library@elmhurst.edu.