Find books in OPRFHS Library
General/History Databases
Articles covering a broad range of topics from a broad range of media types
Reference articles and primary sources from ebooks that can be searched at the article level or by browsing within an ebook
Articles from books, primary sources, journals, news, etc. covering topics in world history
Academic/Scholarly Databases
Full-text articles & abstracts from academic journals, magazines, newspapers & books
In-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on an ever-growing range of topics; Summaries include discussion of the literature (historiography) and primary sources; Excellent starting point
Peer-reviewed articles from scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences; Find your book reviews here along with full-text academic journal articles on your topic
Accessing Articles and Books Not Available through OPRF
- Hover over "Read, Listen, & Watch."
- Click "Request or Recommend a Title."
- Click "Request item with Clio."
Here is the direct link for you: MAKE A REQUEST
- Use an OPPL library card to log in.
- Don't have a card, or forgot your number/pin? Get a card or retrieve your info here instantly!
- Still struggling with the library card? No worries, you can use the OPRF Library card to make your request.
- Fill out the interlibrary loan form as completely as you can. Provide the DOI if possible.
- Within roughly 48 hours, you should get your article emailed to you.
Finding Books Outside the OPRF and Public Libraries
- Search for the title of your book in WorldCat.
- If you see that the only libraries listed as holding the book are academic libraries, use the item request form from the public library and use the OPRF library card if needed.