Q. Why use books when there are websites and journal articles available to you?A. For one thing, a book-length work on a topic of interest will probably go into more depth than you anticipate and will show you how your specific topic is related to its discipline(s).
Also, some books are collections of essays on a particular subject, which can often give you a wide range of views from top experts on a singular subject.
Find print and ebooks, other types of sources including DVDs, online videos, eJournals, print journals, and more found in the libraries (not journal articles)
Tip! When it launches into the full GIL-Find catalog, use the "Full Access Online" limiter on the side to retrieve materials available electronically.
You can access the Libraries’ full catalog here. Searches can be limited by title, author, or keyword. To access even more search limiters and for more precise searching, use the advanced search.
Reese Library’s main circulating collection is located on the third floor. Historical books and documents are located at Special Collections, also on the third floor.
U.S. Federal Government information, such as published by the Department of Education, can be found in the library catalog, GIL-Find. While most is available electronically, you may be directed to a print SuDoc number (a government information call number), which is located on the second floor of Reese Library. Microforms are also located on the second floor. A reference collection is located on the first floor. Reference books must be used in the library and cannot be checked out. Click here for floor plans.
To checkout materials, you will need to present your JagCard at the Information Desk on the first floor. Click here for more information about loan periods and other policies.
Library of Congress call numbers related to education can primarily be found in the L call number range.
Browsing the shelves in these areas can sometimes lead to the serendipitous discovery of useful and interesting books.
Library of Congress call numbers (used predominately in academic libraries) should be read one line at a time. 
Visit the Library of Congress for help in locating call numbers on the shelf.
SuDoc Call Numbers
Staff on the 2nd floor are also an excellent resource when searching for a government document.
Subject headings are special labels given to books and other materials by libraries in order to organize information about a similar topic, even if they have different call numbers. Some important general subject headings for education include:
Educational Tests and Measurements
Depending on the topic, you may find more in-depth subject headings listed with the item.
For example, this book about social justice education in schools uses very specific subject headings in order to describe most precisely what the book covers.
