Enter a keyword that describes your topic.

• In the library catalog, it is usually best to keep your search simple.
• Examples: bilingual education; consumer behavior; marketing; climate change.

When you find a relevant book, click on the Subjects to see the subject headings. Subject headings describe what a book is about. Click on the subject heading to find more books on your topic.

Write down call numbers & location of relevant books.

• Note the location of the book you want. If it is not located at your campus library, click on the request copy link to place a request to have it sent to your campus library. 
• Make sure you check the status of the book and that it is available to check out. If not, place a request to be next in line to check the book out.
• Browse the section for more relevant books. Your catalog search could lead to more than one call number section too.