Library Guides: Public History: Home

Subject Resources

If you're just starting out as a Public History student and need to get some background/fundamentals, the following can help:

An American Association for State and Local History
Call Number: 900 B3696a
Publication Date: 2017
Public History: An Introduction
Call Number: 902.3 P976
ISBN: 0898749743
Publication Date: 1986
A Companion to Public History by David M. Dean (Editor)
ISBN: 9781118508930
Publication Date: 2018-08-03
Public History by Faye Sayer
Call Number: 900 S2744p
ISBN: 9781350051294
Publication Date: 2019-01-24

To search all of Schewe's databases, use the following:

Illinois College Multidatabase Search

These databases will be the best bets for starting your research in public history. If you are having trouble finding articles, see our Finding Articles guide, or ask a librarian for help!

JSTOR Forum This link opens in a new window
Formerly known as Shared Shelf, this platform enables institutions to upload, catalog, and share their digital collections. Discover images and data about IC specific collections like the Jacksonville Female Academy and the Edward Beecher Collection.
US History (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
This history database covers the most-studied aspects of American history using a variety of primary, secondary, reference, and multimedia content. Great for getting background and context information for your papers.
World History (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
This history database covers 5,000 years of world history using a variety of primary, secondary, reference, and multimedia content. Great for getting background information on a host of world cultures and societies.

The best place to find books about public history is in the Schewe Library Catalog or in the library on the shelves primarily in the 900s range on the lower level. If you are having trouble finding more books, see our Finding Books guide. Here are some suggested titles: