Southern Maryland Studies Center Resources

The Southern Maryland Studies Center offers a variety of resources for researchers and patrons. While the majority of our collections are archival (primary source materials), we also offer access to other research and library materials. For more information about our services, materials, and access, please visit the Southern Maryland Studies Center LibGuide.

Archival 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 currently contains records of all of our oral history collections, with information about our archival collections coming soon.

Archival Finding Aids

Please browse our finding aids for descriptions of our archival and manuscript materials, including details about our oral history holdings and our genealogical and photographic collections. Archival materials are non-circulating and must be viewed onsite.

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.

Research Resources