Why books?
Why use books?
Books may be useful when...
1. You want focused, in-depth information about a subject. However, the depth to which a book covers your topic may vary.
NOTE: If you need general information about a topic, find a General Reference resource using the tab on the left. If your research topic is very current, try finding articles instead, as books will not have the most current information.
Library of Congress Classification
The main call number section for Anthropology in the LC classification is GN:
- G - Geography (General)
GA - Mathematical Geography, Cartography
GB - Physical Geography
GC - Oceanography
GE - Environmental Sciences
GF - Human Ecology
GN - Anthropology, Ethnology, Ethnography
GR - Folklore
GT - Manners and Customs
GV - Sports and Recreation
Search the Catalog
Begin your research by seeing if there are any library books, e-books, or DVDs about your topic.
Search the Library Catalog
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NOTE: In general, books about Chicano history and culture can be found on the library shelves in the following sections: E184 U.S. immigration, minority groups, race relations |
Tips for seaching the catalog:
- USE simple words or phrases, like "mexican americans"
- AVOID typing in long phrases. (See what happens when you type in "What are some developments in gene therapy research?")
- Find books at a specific campus by clicking
. - Or request books from another campus by clicking
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eBook Collections
- ABC-CLIO This link opens in a new windowE-books related to cultural studies, pop culture, and American history. Search for titles using Library catalog or browse all titles using ABC-Clio interface.
- ProQuest Ebook Central This link opens in a new windowElectronic books on a variety of subjects. Search for titles using the Library catalog, or use the ebrary interface.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (formerly Gale ebooks) This link opens in a new window24/7 access to 400+ reference books. Search the entire collection or find individual through the Library catalog.
Print Books
Keywords & Subject Headings
Search for information using keywords and subject headings. Some suggested keywords specific to Mexican-American history and culture are below. Click on the links to search these topics in the catalog.
Hint: You can use the same keywords to find articles in our periodical databases.
Google E-books
If you can't find a specific book in the library, try searching Google's ebook collection. It sometimes offers previews or full access to various ebooks online.
- Google BooksHas book previews and full views of select books. Search for a topic and use the Advanced Search to limit to titles with "Full View Only".