Every research session:
Start with US History in Context, an amazing resource both for browsing and searching. Articles, media, citations, and so much more.
Use these databases to locate overviews, primary resources, biographies, multimedia, and periodical articles about many of your topics.
Use the following directories of recommended sites to locate the very best sources of web-based historical information.
The library has a great collection of books covering American History, and the ability to borrow books from any library across the state. To get started, the below link will bring you to the library catalog. Keep your search simple, ask for help if you can't find what you are looking for.