ENGL 1102 - Heckman: Find Books

Suggested books for your research paper assignment.

Search for books that have been digitized by Google.  If the book is out of copyright, or the publisher has given permission, you'll be able to see a preview of the book, and in some cases the entire text. If it's in the public domain, you're free to download a PDF copy.

To identify books in Reese Library use GIL-Find.

• When you open the catalog, use the drop-down menu to choose the 'subject' button, then enter the author's name last name, first name (as in Gandhi, Mohandas)  to find works about an author's life (biographies) or studies of his/her writings (criticism).
• You may see more than one heading. A good one to look for is 'author's name--criticism and interpretation.' Click on the headings to see the books available under that heading.
• You may also try a keyword search (click new search, then keyword and fill in the search boxes with your terms.) To get the most out of keyword searching, remember:
  • use one word or phrase per box to represent each concept you're searching.
  • Use the pull-down box to search two or more words as a phrase.
  • When you find results you like, click on the title, then look at the subject headings to find ‘more like this.’
  • Use * to truncate—example child* will pick up child, child’s, children.

• When you find something you might want to use:
• Pay attention to location, call number and status so you can find the item..
• Electronic items have a link at the bottom of the record to access the content. 

If you've found a book or book chapter reference in a database, Use GIL-Find to find out if Augusta University has that book.

Each enrolled student at Augusta University has an account in our catalog system.  Use it to track books that you've checked out (and keep up with the due dates!) and items that you've requested from other libraries.

Access your GIL Account

 Materials locations and call numbers.

• 3^rd floor Stacks RCH Richmond County Historical Society & SC  A-Z, - 3rd floor 
• Hard copy journals and Government Information, Reese Room, Juvenile - 2nd floor
• REF & CIRC  - 1st floor

• Use a variety of library catalogs the University Libraries' GIL, the Library of Congress, and WorldCat (online access) are recommended.  If you know of other universities that have extensive holdings in Southern history, for example Duke University, check those out too, For links to other catalogs go to the tab Additional Online Resources
• Keywords are not always your friends.  Its fine to start with keywords but, once you find a book you are interested in, note down what subject headings it is filed under.  Searching here may well improve your results.
• If your keywords aren't working use Library of Congress subject headings click here http://authorities.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?DB=local&PAGE=First
• INTERLIBRARY LOAN IS YOUR FRIEND!!! Especially in Georgia.  No library can hold it all.  Use GIL-Express and Illiad and plan for a three day delivery period.  If you are having trouble putting requests in, the librarians will help you.  We'll even walk you through the process.