UW Libraries

UW Libraries Links to an external site. is here to help you find the resources you need for your research projects. Begin your research with these starting points.

Research Starting Points

Research Guides: Librarian Recommended Databases & Resources

• Medieval History
• British & Irish History
  
  

Find Background Information

• Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages Links to an external site.
  
• Encyclopedias & Dictionaries - links to major encyclopedia collections
  
  

Find Scholarly Journal Articles & Books

These databases are good starting points for historical research. See the research guide for additional sources.

• UW Libraries Search - find books, scholarly articles & more
• International Medieval Bibliography Links to an external site. - find articles & book chapters
• Oxford Bibliographies: Medieval Studies Links to an external site. - scholar recommended sources
• JSTOR Links to an external site. - full text scholarly books and journals covering all subjects

Help

Contact Your Librarian

Aubrey Williams is your librarian.
Email:  aubreyjw@uw.edu
Schedule an appointment

24/7 Help

Need help in the middle of the night? Chat with a librarian 24/7 Links to an external site.. 

 Writing & Citation Help

• History Writing Center Links to an external site. - make an appointment for a writing consultation
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center Links to an external site.- make an appointment for a writing consultation
• Chicago Manual of Style Links to an external site.
• Citing Sources

Additional Research Help

• Introduction to Historical Research
• Undergraduate Researcher Tutorial
• Libraries FAQ