Gallica: The French “Library of Congress”

Overview:
• This Web site is the equivalent to the U.S. Library of Congress Web site.

• Use this Web site if you are looking for French history books and hard to find documents. Other European countries are also available.

Content: in French
Access to a growing number of free online digitized and fully downloadable books on a variety of subjects, including historical documents and newspapers.

Internet Address:
http://gallica.bnf.fr/ 

Using the site:
3 main buttons to use:


 * Découverte : allows you to browse through the collection by choosing a timeframe or by clicking on the additional buttons
 * Thèmes : Choose a timeframe or start a search
 * Chronologies : Scroll through a timeline
 * Iconographie, monnaies : listing by collection
 * Dictionnaires : variety of dictionaries
 * Mode texte : complete alphabetical listing
 * Recherche :
 * Do a search by:
 * Mots du titre : Title search
 * Auteur : Author
 * Sujet : Subject (alphabetical browse still an option)
 * Recherche libre: free search
 * Dossier:
 * Reports arranged in categories.
 * Once you have selected a particular book, the original will appear on the right side and a table of content on the left. You can select a particular page or at the top, select “Télécharger” to download in pdf format.  You will have to wait until a link is created enabling you to download the file. (Similar to HeritageQuestOnline.com downloads). 

Tips:
The Dossier “L’Amérique en France” (France in America) is a joint venture with the Library of Congress and is available in English.