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ENGL 100: Elements of Composition

Resources and research strategies for ENGL 100 students

What's a Library Catalog?

Use OneSearch to search the library catalog, or the collection of everything the library owns. OneSearch searches not only the books in the library, but also lots of databases. That means you can find not only books, e-books, and DVDs, but your search will also pull up academic articles. 

How to Search for Books in the Library

 

You can use OneSearch to search both our physical collection of books on the third floor and thousands of ebooks on topics in all disciplines. 

Navigate to OneSearch from the library home page by clicking "Search for Articles, Books, and More."

 

Once you're in OneSearch, type the title of the book you're looking for in the search bar. Click the drop-down menu underneath the search bar labeled "All items." To limit your search for books and ebooks, select "Books," then click the green magnifying glass to search.

 

 

If the library has the book on the shelves, you'll see the location (Library Main Stacks) and the call number.

 

Book with call number

 

All books are organized from 0 - 1000 and labeled with a call number. Call number ranges are on the ends of each of the shelves. Once you find the book on the third floor, you can check it out at the Information Desk on the first floor and take it home with you. 

Interlibrary Loan

Can't find the book you need in our catalog? You can request it through our interlibrary loan service (ILL).

ILL Log-In and Frequently Asked Questions