Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download and print material from History Study Center?
Much of the material in History Study Center is copyright material published under license. The copyright restrictions are similar to those which apply to print publications: just as readers are permitted to photocopy short passages of books and journals, users of History Study Center are permitted to download, print, save or email material for their individual use on the understanding that these copyright restrictions are adhered to. For more details of copyright restrictions click on the Copyright link which appears at the bottom of every page.
How do I cite material from History Study Center?
When citing material from History Study Center, it is important to give publication details of the original print edition as well as the electronic version. Joseph Gibaldi's MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 5th ed. (New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 1999), deals with citations of online sources in section 4.9.7., pp.195-96. It specifies the inclusion of the service's name, the library (or other subscribing institution), the date of access, and the URL of the item. Here is an example for citing a journal article, based on these guidelines:
Robinson, Andrew. "Deciphering History". History Today 52:8 (2002): 35-41. History Study Center. College University Library, 22 June 2006. <http://www.historystudycenter.com>
Can History Study Center be accessed outside the library?
Access to History Study Center is limited to members of subscribing institutions, however there are authentication methods available that do allow remote access. Administrators should contact the Webmaster for further details.
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How are Web links chosen for History Study Center?
Sites in History Study Center are collected and indexed by our editorial team. Where possible, site owners have been contacted to secure their permission to link. All sites indexed are freely available on the Web and are not exclusive to History Study Center. Though great care has been taken to select materials of the highest quality, links to third party Web sites are provided solely for informational purposes and as a convenience to our authorised users. ProQuest as publishers of History Study Center are not responsible for the content of third-party Web sites to which links have been provided. The links included in History Study Center do not constitute a referral or endorsement of any product or service advertised or distributed through the linked Web sites, nor do they reflect any affiliation between ProQuest and the publishers of the third-party Web site. Your use of third-party Web sites may be subject to the terms and conditions specified on the specific Web sites you choose to visit.
