Uncover History through Primary Sources:
Empowering Research & Learning
2,500
Primary Sources
43 Proprietary Publications
Entirely curated and
hand-selected by scholars
DRM-free, with unlimited downloads and simultaneous users
Schlager Group is a leading publisher of primary source documents, making the past accessible for research and learning. Our reference books cover a wide variety of eras, societies, and subjects, ranging from the ancient world to global religions to contemporary America. They have been honored with numerous awards, including CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title citations as well as Booklist and Library Journal Outstanding Reference Source designations.
Our digital platform, the Schlager Digital Library, includes a powerful online collection (Essential Primary Sources) containing all of our publications, encompassing over 2,500 carefully curated primary sources. These historical documents are specially chosen by faculty to support a wide range of subjects, including U.S. history, world history, ethnic studies, gender studies, American government, and religious studies.
Key benefits of the Schlager Digital Library Essential Primary Sources collection:
- Curated by Faculty, Built for Students: Documents are hand-selected and contextualized by scholars for deeper understanding.
- A Broad, Foundational Collection: Serves students from advanced high school through undergraduate through upper-division and graduate researchers.
- DRM-Free Access: Our Schlager Digital Library platform allows unlimited use and downloads for a seamless research experience.
- Librarian & Student Favorite: Support research and reference needs with our comprehensive digital collection.
- Faculty Integration: Easily assign downloadable e-texts and selections for courses through syllabi, reading lists, and learning management systems.
By analyzing primary sources, students gain a deeper understanding of people and cultures. They develop an appreciation for the complexity of the past and cultivate a critical, scholarly approach to learning.
"I’ve been using this digital collection for many years now, and it’s a superior platform. It’s a very wide ranging collection, and it's applicable to a great many history and social science courses." Eric Cunningham, Professor of History, Gonzaga University
In everything we do we champion the pursuit of historical knowledge by students and researchers, helping them to apply that understanding to today’s world.
For more than 15 years, Schlager Group has collaborated with top scholars and subject matter experts worldwide to create our award-winning, independent list of reference titles.
Review our growing list of titles, order direct (and save!), or contact your wholesaler.
Find Your Best Fit
Schlager Group has your library, faculty, and students covered. Whether you are an academic research library, community college, high school or consortia partner, we have purchase and package options to fit your needs and budget.
Learn How the Essential Primary Sources
Collection Can Benefit Your Institution
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See firsthand the benefits of the collection:
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Over 2,500 curated primary sources
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Easy exploration across various subjects
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Seamless access for students and faculty
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Powerful faculty tools including direct linking to syllabi