Marie Curie

2020 Guides - Theme: Breaking Barriers in History
Drawing of Marie Curie, the symbol for radium and the symbol for radioactive material

Getting Started

Begin your research by brainstorming keywords - the words and phrases you’ll use to search for books, articles, websites, government documents, and other resources. These may include names of people and places or historical concepts like eras and movements. A librarian can suggest “subject headings” to find the most relevant resources.

Example Keywords & Catalog Subject Headings

Database/Online Resources

Library databases are online collections of information, organized for research. Databases contain articles, eBooks, images, maps, primary sources and more. If you don’t have a library card, register online for immediate access to these resources.The following recommended databases are available on our Research and Teen Social Studies pages.

Explora High School (Ebsco)

Look up topic overviews, magazine and academic journal articles, facts and primary sources for research papers, class projects or homework. Get information from trustworthy sources that you can cite in your papers. Designed with students and educators in mind.

Available with library card

Gale eBooks

Access full-text encyclopedias and reference books covering arts, biography, countries, history, law, literature, religion, science, social science, and more. Great for homework and research.

This video tutorial shows how to use Gale eBooks' search features to find relevant content.

Available with library card

Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982 (Ebsco)

Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982 is a comprehensive index of popular general-interest magazines published in the United States reflecting the history of 20th century America. This includes citations only. Once you've found a citation for an article you want to read, ask a librarian if you need help finding the article's full text.

Use this resource to find information like:

  • Articles about JFK's assassination from 1963, the year he was shot
  • Reviews of the film Star Wars from the 1970s
  • How were businesses using computers in the mid-1960s?

Find general interest topics, including automobiles, biographies, fashion, fine arts, food, gardening, health, history, journalism, music, news, photography, religion, science, sports, technology, and travel.

Available with library card

World History (Gale)

From the ancient world to today’s headlines. A chronicle of the great cultures and societies that have formed the history of the human race. Rare primary sources, reliable reference and multimedia content put this vast topic into context.

Available with library card

Internet Sources

Before using information you find on the internet for assignments and research, it is important to establish that the information comes from a reliable and appropriate source. The following websites, from government, academic and nonprofit organizations, have been evaluated for authority, accuracy, content and currency.

Contact the Reference Services department for help with your research project