Reference sources provide basic information about a topic, person, or event. They do not make an argument or hold a particular point of view; rather, they try to provide the facts surrounding a topic. Secondary sources, on the other hand, are created by scholars or other writers to advance an argument about a specific topic. They are often very narrow in scope and can sometimes be much longer than reference sources.
The databases below all include both reference and secondary sources (and some have primary sources as well). By looking at the source itself as well as how it is categorized by the databases, you can figure out what kind of source it is. Each list includes a limited number of databases to help you focus your research, but the library has other databases that my be relevant to your search, which you can find at the "Library Databases A-Z" link at the bottom of the page.
The library also has print books about Haiti and the Haitian Revolution. There is more information about accessing print books at the bottom of this page.
Reference sources and topic guides for historical topics from the ancient world to the modern era.
Reference and primary sources about modern history.
Resources about the people, cultures, events, and societies that have formed the history of humanity.
Why search here? Good starting point for secondary source materials on a variety of topics including business, science, history, media and the arts.
What's included? Scholarly/journal articles, magazine articles, and videos and podcasts from news organizations.
Why search here? Look here for secondary sources on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, the humanities, the social sciences and more.
What's included? Scholarly/journal articles, academic conference processings, and over 100,000 news videos from the Associated Press.
Mainly academic journal articles on a broad variety of topics, but also thousands of high-quality primary sources.
Resources about the people, cultures, events, and societies that have formed the history of humanity.
The library also has a number of print books that might be helpful in your search. Please search the library catalog at this link or ask a librarian for help searching for books if you are interested.