SMSC Resources
ArchivesSpace
ArchivesSpace is a database that contains descriptive information about the contents of our archival collections. The database is completely text searchable, and you can also search by name, subject, or other identifiers.
ArchivesSpace contains records of all of our oral history collections. We are currently in the process of uploading descriptions of all of our archival collections to the database and will update the site as this process continues.
Archival Finding Aids
Please browse our finding aids for descriptions of the Archival & Manuscript Collections, Genealogical Research Collections, Oral History Collections, and Photographic Collections. Archival materials are non-circulating and must be viewed onsite.
Online Collections Catalog
SMSC's Online Collections Catalog contains thousands of searchable records relating to the materials housed in the SMSC Documents Room. Many of these records include small preview digital images of collection materials. Use the catalog to search for materials by keyword.
Web Resources
College of Southern Maryland Library Catalog
Search the Library Catalog to find information on reference books and printed materials in the Maryland Collection, located in the reference section of the main library. Call numbers with an "Md" in the prefix indicate that the item is part of the Maryland Collection. Maryland Collection materials are non-circulating and must be viewed onsite.
Ancestry Library Edition
With more than 1.5 billion names in over 4,000 databases, Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the United States Census; military records; court, land and probate records; vital and church records; directories; passenger lists and more. External databases are available to everyone on campus and to registered students, faculty, and staff off-campus through my.CSMD.
HeritageQuest Online Database
A unique, growing collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture. External databases are available to everyone on campus and to registered students, faculty, and staff off-campus through my.CSMD.
Resource Guide by Topic
- African-American History Resources
- Environment Studies Resources
- Genealogical Resources by County
- Historic Preservation Resources
- Microfilm Holdings
- Women's Studies Resources
- Vertical File Holdings
Affiliated, Regional, and Local Resources
Local Resources by County
Anne Arundel County
- Ann Arrundell County Historical Society, Inc.
- Anne Arundel County Public Library
- Anne Arundel Genealogical Society
- Deale Area Historical Society
- Historic Annapolis Foundation
Calvert County
- Calvert County Historical Society
- Calvert County History Digital Library
- Calvert Marine Museum
- Calvert County Public Libraries
- Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Charles County
- African American Heritage Society of Charles County, Inc.
- Charles County Maryland Genealogical Society
- Charles County Public Library
- Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Society, Inc.
- Historical Society of Charles County
- Piscataway Indian Museum
- Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco
- Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Prince George's County
- Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park
- Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center
- Prince George's County Genealogical Society
- Prince George's County Historical Society
- Prince George's County Memorial Library System
- Surratt Society & House Museum
St. Mary's County
- Historic St. Mary's City
- Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
- St. Mary's College of Maryland, Archives
- St. Mary's County Genealogical Society, Inc.
- St. Mary's County Historical Society
- St. Mary's County Public Library
Other Regional & State Resources
Southern Maryland
- Southern Maryland Arts & Culture
- Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium
- Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland
Maryland
- Enoch Pratt Free Library, Genealogy Resource Guide
- Maryland Genealogical Society
- Maryland Historical Society Library
- Maryland Historical Trust
- Maryland Humanities Council
- Maryland State Archives
- Maryland State Law Library, Genealogy Resources
- University of Maryland, Special Collections