Tredway Library and I-Share have a large variety of books--both print and electronic--that you may wish to consult as primary sources. In OneSearch (below), begin at the Advanced Search screen and limit to "Library holdings only" (or "All I-Share libraries" to search across Illinois).
- Search by title to find a specific book whose title you know. Example:
- Search by author to find a book by a prominent historical figure. Example:
- To find an edited collection of primary sources on a historical topic, search the topic in one box (keep the topic broad!) and the word "sources" as a Subject in the other box. Example: