Oxford LibGuides: Workshops and Classes: iSkills: Online resources for Historians

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Bodleian iSkills: Online resources for Historians

A general introduction to the vast range of electronic resources which are available for all historical periods for British and W European history: bibliographical databases, biographical / reference research aids, ebooks and ejournals, web portals, and collections of online primary source materials.

Subjects to be covered include:

Bibliographical databases
Bibliographical / reference research aids
E-books and e-journals
Web portals
Collections of online primary source materials

Intended Audience: Students, researchers and anyone interested in this topic.

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Next date TBA

Social Science Library, Information Skills Training Room

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Presenter: Isabel Holowaty

Format: Presentation with practical exercises

What you will need? A computer will be provided. If you prefer to bring your own laptop, please read our guidance notes.

Using your own laptop - guidance

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