How Can I Get Books & Technology From the Library?
Books at the Library
These titles are just a few examples of the types of books available at the Northwest Campus Library for the History 101 researcher. If you cannot find what you are looking for, remember to Ask a Librarian
Britain Begins by Call Number: DA90 .C955 2013ISBN: 9780199609338Publication Date: 2013-01-06Story of the origins of the British and Irish peoples, from around 10,000 BC to the Norman Conquest.
Alexandria: city of the western mind. by Call Number: DT73.A4 V73 2001ISBN: 9780743205696Publication Date: 2001-11-27The story of the greatest cultural capital of the ancient world.
AD 410 by Call Number: DG332 .M66 2010ISBN: 9781606060247Publication Date: 2010-09-07Who opened the gates of Rome to the Goths?
Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece by Call Number: CB361 .S498 2005ISBN: 9780816056590Publication Date: 2005-01-01This title is one in the series of "Handbooks" on civilizations and periods in history.
The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England by Call Number: DA185 .M67 2010ISBN: 9781439112892Publication Date: 2009-12-29A handbook for visitors to the fourteenth century.
The Renaissance and Reformation by Call Number: CB359 .W44 2012ISBN: 9780195308891Publication Date: 2011-09-09This history in documents uses primary sources to tell the story.
PCC Library Catalog
Continue your research by finding books (videos, DVDs, etc.) about your topic.
Search the Library Catalog
Tips for seaching the catalog:
- USE simple key words or phrases, such as battle marathon if you are searching for information about the battle of Marathon or peasant life medieval if you are researching the life of peasants during medieval times.
- AVOID typing in long phrases. (See what happens when you type in "What are some causes of the fall of the Roman Empire?").
- Find books at a specific campus or limit your search by type of resource (print, ebook, etc.) by clicking Modify Search at the top of the search results page.
- Request books from another campus by clicking
at the top left of the book page.
Catalog Subject Headings
Subject searching is more powerful than keyword searching. It allows you to use a specific vocabulary to find books in the catalog. To find a good subject, look at the display page of a book you already like. Simply click on the subject link to run a search.
Click on the sample subjects below to search these topics in the catalog.