History 500: Introduction to Historical Methods 

Up until now, you have been, for the most part, consumers of history. To evolve from a consumer to a creator of history, one needs to learn the craft, the methods of researching and writing history. In this class you are going to learn about some of the tools scholars and students have used for decades to access the historical information. Some of this information is primary, some is secondary and some might be tertiary. I hope that our two evenings together give you a solid introduction to information retrieval tools that are commonly used by librarians, professors, and students. Keep in mind that this is only an introduction. Like anything, you learn to the degree that you are willing to ask the tough questions and keep digging. Also, all of the librarians are dedicated to helping you get the most out of your graduate education. We encourage you to ask for help when you are stumped. And, if we can't help, we will refer you to people who perhaps can. Good luck.