Books specific to History
- Finding a Book by TitleThis video shows how to find a book using the Milner Library catalog when you know the title. It also talks briefly about location, status, and call numbers.
- Finding a Book by AuthorThis video shows how to find books written by a specific author using the Milner Library catalog.
- Finding a Book by SubjectThis video shows how to get a list of books about a specific subject using the Milner Library catalog.
Most books on History can be found on the 3rd and 4th floors of Milner Library.
Look in these call number ranges for most books on world history and American history.
| Call Number Range | Subject |
| D - DX (Floor 3) | World History |
| E 1 - 999 (Floor 3) | American History |
| F 1 - 1000 (Floor 4) | U.S. State & Local History |
| F 1000 - 3799 (Floor 4) | Canada & Latin America History |
Interested in how long you can check out a book? View the list of loan periods Milner resources.
- Requesting a book from I-ShareThis video shows how to find and request items from other Illinois (I-Share) libraries via the I-Share catalog.
Reading eBooks
There are three ways to read eBooks:
- Read in your browser
- Download to your laptop or tablet
- Print one or more pages
In most instances, you will be prompted to log in using your ULID username and password before the eBook is displayed, whether or not you are on or off campus.
The steps to download or print an eBook are dependent on the publisher's website. Consult our eBook Guide for specific information about each format.
