Welcome to the general German page! Below you'll find links to German databases where you can find journal articles on German topics and a brief guide to browsing books on various German topics on our shelves. You are also able to search Scout or the Library Catalog; all our books, ebooks, and journals can be found that way.
Below you will find quick links to some of the most commonly accessed resources, you can always access the entire list of Foreign Language Databases here!
If you are looking for Films in German, check out
To read recent news articles or magazines in German, check out
If you are doing research in German, check out
Provides access to scholarly journals and books in a wide range of disciplines.
Browse government records from early modern Britain and Europe, including many documents from the National Archives of the UK. Examples include the official records of the secretaries of state serving the ruling monarch of the day, encompassing every facet of early modern government, including social and economic affairs, law and order, religious policy, crown possessions, and intelligence.
These resources are outside of USMA, but they still contain valuable information. They can be helpful when researching or practicing in German.
Research Resources:
Practice Resources:
Practice Reading Comprehension:
West Point Center for Oral History: German Resources:
Please note that the resources listed in this section are hosted by groups separate from the USMA Library. The USMA Library can NOT guarantee access or resolve connection issues to these resources.
Browse the shelves, head up to the north east side of the 5th floor and find the call numbers that start with "PT." Here's a general listing of subject areas:
