The Social Science and History Department is located in the Central Library at 400 Cathedral Street on the ground floor. Turn right as you enter Central Hall.
The Department
Looking for a travel guide or road map for that next trip you’re planning? Writing a term paper on capital punishment? Interested in information about old coins or you need a biography on Cleopatra? Visit the Social Science and History Department for resources on anthropology, archaeology, education, genealogy, geography, history, law, political science, sociology, travel, urban planning, women’s studies, and more.
In the News
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The Presidency of Barack Obama
Follow up-to-date coverage of the president and his administration's plans and initiatives for the economy, health care, the environment and other issues.
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Resources
Researching Public Opinion: the Pew Research Center
Interested in finding out what people think about current events, politics, religion, technology? The Pew Research Center surveys the public on a variety of issues.
Resources for researching your family history
Check out our .png "Delicious logo") Delicious links for more websites about history, genealogy, politics, education, law, travel, and lots more! What's Delicious?
Map Collection: Are you planning a trip? Did you know that you can check out maps from the Library?
more about the collection
New Pratt Recommends booklists: 
Find more information on Depression era efforts to rebuild the economy using the Pratt Recommends booklist, The New Deal, the WPA, and America and The WPA and America web guide.
More Than Just Names and Dates: History Books That Entertain
Beyond the News
Top 10 Things Parents Need to Know About the High School Assessments in Maryland
National Cyber Security Alliance
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Highlights
Website of the Month: Presidents of the United States (POTUS) provides easy access to information about all of the U.S. Presidents.
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James McPherson offers a great introduction to Lincoln in this concise biography of less than one hundred pages.
Travel Destination of the Month: Vancouver
Spend your vacation enjoying the beautiful scenery and rich culture of Vancouver, along with those attending the Winter Olympics.
This just in!! New travel guides
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