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Find Books (A step-by-step guide)

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Find Books (A step-by-step guide)

  1. Enter the book title or keywords for your topic. 
  2. Narrow your search with filters from the "Refine Results" column.
  3. Click on the book title for more information and a description. From here, you may able be to look at the table of contents or view a list of subjects associated with the book. Also, note the similar items along the right side.
  4. Use the Find It section to find the call number (location on the shelf) or login to request access/delivery.  
  5. Cite, export, or save the permalink the library item by using options in the Send to section.
  6. Write down the call number. Each book has its own call number. For more information about call numbers, click on the WHAT'S A CALL NUMBER? link.
  7. Make sure the book is "available" before you...
  8. Find your book in the stacks. Main Collection books are on the 2nd floor, while the Reference Collection is on the 1st floor, behind the Research Help-Reference Desk. See Library maps.

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