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UMass Libraries > Instruction and Information Literacy > Library Research Tutorials > Role of BooksPrintable Version

Section Contents

 


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  1. When to Use a Book
  2. Identifying Books
" "Keyword Search
  3. Locating a Book
  4. Using Citation Styles
  5. Finding Books Activity

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Identifying Books in the Catalog - Keyword Search

If you are not satisfied with a subject search click on the Picture of button near the top.

Searching for the words "terrorism and causes" as keywords (1), will return different results than a subject search for "terrorism."

library catalog keyword results

 

You can limit or modify your search (2) if you get too many hits by:

  1. Language
  2. Material Type (note: electronic books may be purchased online or may be available to you for free from our library.
  3. Location (within Library's collections)
  4. Publisher
  5. Date/Year

library catalog modify options

 

Please note: Ask a Librarian for assistance with your search strategy.