Research Guides
Pratt Library Research Guides are reliable, thorough tools to help you utilize Pratt Library collections and general resources when researching a variety of topics.
African American Genealogy
Are you trying to find your roots? If you’re running into some brick walls with your genealogical research or just don’t know how to get started, this guide should be helpful to you.
African American Genealogy
Are you trying to find your roots? If you’re running into some brick walls with your genealogical research or just don’t know how to get started, this guide should be helpful to you.
The Black Panther Party
The Pratt Library has a variety of resources both in person and online that will help you research the Black Panther Party.
The Black Panther Party
The Pratt Library has a variety of resources both in person and online that will help you research the Black Panther Party.
Early Maryland History
Find resources and guidance for researching early Maryland history from the Colonial through the Antebellum periods.
Early Maryland History
Find resources and guidance for researching early Maryland history from the Colonial through the Antebellum periods.
Evaluating Old Books
Ever wonder how much your old books are worth? The Fiction & Humanities Department has resources to help you research and evaluate old books.
Evaluating Old Books
Ever wonder how much your old books are worth? The Fiction & Humanities Department has resources to help you research and evaluate old books.
Evaluating Old Coins & Paper Money
Use this guide to research the value of your old coins and paper money.
Evaluating Old Coins & Paper Money
Use this guide to research the value of your old coins and paper money.
Evaluating Old Stock Certificates
Find out what to do with an old stock certificate, how to determine the value, and about collecting stock certificates.
Evaluating Old Stock Certificates
Find out what to do with an old stock certificate, how to determine the value, and about collecting stock certificates.
Finding Movies in the Public Domain
Learn what a public domain movie is and how to find movies in the public domain.
Finding Movies in the Public Domain
Learn what a public domain movie is and how to find movies in the public domain.
Genealogy & Family History Research Guide
Research your family history and genealogy with extensive resources, both in person and online.
Genealogy & Family History Research Guide
Research your family history and genealogy with extensive resources, both in person and online.
Historic Maryland Newspapers
Find historical Maryland newspapers online or in our physical collections.
Historic Maryland Newspapers
Find historical Maryland newspapers online or in our physical collections.
The History of Your House
Use this guide to research the history of your house, learn how to determine if it’s a historical house, and find local preservation organizations.
The History of Your House
Use this guide to research the history of your house, learn how to determine if it’s a historical house, and find local preservation organizations.
How to Get a GED in Maryland
Do you want to learn more about getting your GED? This guide will help you research eligibility, find study resources, and schedule a GED test in the state of Maryland.
How to Get a GED in Maryland
Do you want to learn more about getting your GED? This guide will help you research eligibility, find study resources, and schedule a GED test in the state of Maryland.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Maryland
This guide provides resources and assistance in starting a nonprofit in Maryland, or finding alternatives to starting a nonprofit.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Maryland
This guide provides resources and assistance in starting a nonprofit in Maryland, or finding alternatives to starting a nonprofit.
Job Seeker's Toolkit
Looking for a job in Baltimore? This toolkit is designed to support job-seekers and those who assist job-seekers.
Job Seeker's Toolkit
Looking for a job in Baltimore? This toolkit is designed to support job-seekers and those who assist job-seekers.
National History Day Research
Find contest details, local and online resources, and more information related to National History Day, a non-profit education organization based in College Park, Maryland.
National History Day Research
Find contest details, local and online resources, and more information related to National History Day, a non-profit education organization based in College Park, Maryland.
Picture Book Guide
Learn more about the different types of picture books and the benefits of picture books in child development.
Picture Book Guide
Learn more about the different types of picture books and the benefits of picture books in child development.
Primary Sources Throughout History
Use primary sources found in the Pratt collections and online to research how different civilizations lived during different time periods.
Primary Sources Throughout History
Use primary sources found in the Pratt collections and online to research how different civilizations lived during different time periods.
Small Business Guide
Find reliable information related to starting a small business in Maryland, taxes, writing a business plan, and more.
Small Business Guide
Find reliable information related to starting a small business in Maryland, taxes, writing a business plan, and more.
Spotting Fake News
This guide will help you identify fake news with tools for evaluating news sources and information.
Spotting Fake News
This guide will help you identify fake news with tools for evaluating news sources and information.
Unemployment Services & Resources in Maryland
Has your employment been affected by COVID-19? This guide will help displaced workers apply for Unemployment Insurance and other benefits.
Unemployment Services & Resources in Maryland
Has your employment been affected by COVID-19? This guide will help displaced workers apply for Unemployment Insurance and other benefits.
Writing a Grant Proposal
Are you applying for a grant on behalf of your nonprofit organization? This guide will help you write a master proposal.
Writing a Grant Proposal
Are you applying for a grant on behalf of your nonprofit organization? This guide will help you write a master proposal.
Civic Engagement
Learn how to find and contact your elected officials, research policies, and more with these resources.
Civic Engagement
Learn how to find and contact your elected officials, research policies, and more with these resources.
Becoming an Informed Voter
Active participation of citizens through voting is essential to representative democracy. This guide will help you understand and become involved in the election process in Maryland.
Becoming an Informed Voter
Active participation of citizens through voting is essential to representative democracy. This guide will help you understand and become involved in the election process in Maryland.