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400 S. State Street, 60605

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Harold Washington Library Center

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Social Science and History


The Social Science and History Department offers print and online resources in subjects ranging from education and psychology to genealogy and history, philosophy and religion, and a wide range of social sciences.

Location

Harold Washington Library Center
Sixth Floor
400 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Social Science and History Department Phone: (312) 747-4600
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Services

Librarians are available to help locate books, answer questions and assist with beginning and advanced research. The Library offers Law at the Library programs, genealogy workshops and more.


Featured Resources

Social Science and History

The Social Science and History Department covers an array of subjects including:

  • Anthropology
  • Biography
  • Education
  • Genealogy
  • History
  • Law
  • Library science
  • Philosophy
  • Political science
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Sports
  • Travel
Chicago Collection

Featuring all aspects of the city’s life and culture, this reference collection spans the history of our city, from its loftiest skyscrapers to the Deep Tunnel project.

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Foundations and Grants

This reference collection features basic sources on foundations, grants and proposal writing as well as nonprofit information.

Genealogy
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Find a variety of books on genealogy, including titles on ethnic resources, Chicago and county histories, and beginning to advanced genealogical research. Additional resources are available in HeritageQuest Online, which features more than 28,000 volumes of printable family and local histories.

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History
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This collection includes a broad range of material on world, U.S., local and ethnic history, with a particular emphasis on Chicago and Civil War history. Find works related to the historian’s craft, primary sources, classic works and titles by contemporary historians.

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Newspapers, Magazines and Journals (Periodicals)

Social Science and History carries a wide variety of newspapers, magazines and journals. Current, bound and microform volumes are shelved on the fifth floor, and corresponding indexes and abstracts are on the sixth floor. Find an online magazine or newspaper by title. To find articles by subject, go to Online Research.

Teacher Resource Center

A wide range of activity-based resources and titles offer curriculum support. This collection assists teachers, administrators, students and others interested in creating lesson plans and the practice of teaching. Additional resources are available via ERIC.

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Travel, Maps and Atlases
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Find an extensive collection of current travel guides such as Fodor’s, Frommer’s and Michelin. In addition, books describing cities, countries, ancient civilizations and archaeology help the traveler prepare for a trip. Reference atlases and maps provide additional resources.

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