Historic+Preservation


 * HIP 500/HI 454 Research Methods in History and Historic Preservation**

**SEARCHING THE CATALOG** **Library Catalog**

**Tips for Keyword vs. Subject Searches**
 * Keyword search will look for your term in the any part of the description (title, chapter title, publisher, etc.)
 * Subject search in the catalog will bring up a list of items by topic
 * Keep your search terms very general
 * Do your search both ways for different results
 * Explore the additional subject terms at the bottom of each listing

**Series (can be found by doing a title search in the library catalog)** The following series are good to add to a keyword search with “and” Images of America Preservation Books Information Series

American Decades American Popular Culture Through History
 * Reference Sources for History**

**SEARCHING DATABASES** Indexes & Databases Index to articles on the history and culture of the United States and Canada. CLIO Notes in this database provide brief summaries of major events chronologically Index, abstracts, and full text for many scholarly publications covering all academic areas of study. This database offers broad coverage of art topics, including advertising, archaeology, crafts, folk art, graphic arts, interior design, video, film, architecture, and art history.
 * America: History & Life
 * Academic Search Complete
 * Art Full Text

//If the article you want doesn't have a PDF Full Text link://
 * Finding Articles**
 * Click the **Find It!** Button access a copy of the article.
 * Use Journal Finder to find out if we have access (either electronic or print) to specific journal titles
 * Use Article Request to obtain articles not found in our subscription databases or in the library’s print collection (From Home page go to Library Information section)

Weblinks Cleveland Architects Database “a listing of architects and master builders that have worked in Cleveland, from the 1820’s until the 1930s.” The introduction lists the sources that were used in constructing the database.

Encyclopedia of Cleveland History Also in print in library REF F499.C657 E53 1996

National register of historic places 1994 edition in library REF E159.N3419 1994

Back issues of Preservation Magazine Search the site using “preservation magazine” + topic

Cleveland Restoration Society "The Cleveland Restoration Society uses the powerful tool of historic preservation to revitalize our diverse communities, strengthen the regional economy, and enhance the quality of life in northeastern Ohio".

**DOING RESEARCH WITH PRIMARY SOURCES** Primary sources on the web >> >> >> >> ** Most important **: Research using primary sources can take much longer than secondary sources. Give yourself ample time to investigate this material! There are many avenues to explore, but also many archivists and librarians with expertise to help you in your research. GOOD LUCK!!
 * Oral Histories
 * Photographs
 * Manuscripts (Family collections)
 * Local government records (vital records, real estate, etc.)
 * Newspapers
 * Digital collections
 * Ohio memory project
 * Cleveland Memory Project
 * American Memory
 * Links to local repositories