Think of the best keywords to enter and be ready to change them as you pursue your topic. Try using a subject encyclopedia or dictionary for specialized terminology. Get ideas for new keywords by carefully examining the subject fields in your first results.
Try these search features:
1. Identify the title of the book or anthology in the citation. The title is usually italicized.
2. Using the GIL-Find Catalog, search for the title of the book in the appropriate search box. Select "Title" from the dropdown menu and click FIND.
If the title is available, it will appear in your list of results. Click on the blue, hyperlinked title to pull up the full record of the book. This information will help you find the book in the library.
3. If you cannot find your book at Savannah State, conduct the same search as #2 using GIL-Find Universal Catalog. You can request materials from other USG schools through Gil-Express.
Still Cannot find?
Double-Check your citation -or- try searching the Worldcat Catalog. You can request most titles by submitting an ILL request!
The course textbook will be on reserve at the Library’s circulation desk. Students can borrow the book for 2-hour periods for use in the library.
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