Research Basics

Find Books by Title and/or Author

1. Go to Discovery.

2. Search for the Title and/or Author. 
Tip: use the options provided to limit your search to the title or author.

3. Any print or eBook copies will appear in your results.
Tip: use the books and eBooks limiters on the left to remove book reviews from your results.

• Print copies will have a location and call number. 
• eBooks can be read online or downloaded. 

Find Books by Topic

1. Go to Discovery.

2. Enter your topic. 

• Search for keywords, not whole sentences.
• Try synonyms.

3. Limit to Books and eBooks.

Too many results?

Try using the Subject limiter.

Not finding enough books?

Use one that is on topic to find others by following the Subject Terms links.

Tips for Efficient Book Research

• Check the Table of Contents and the Index for your keywords to zero in on the most important sections.
• Review the bibliography for the section(s) or chapter(s) you use to identify additional sources.

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