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HON 100: Honors College Writing (Amoroso): Library Resources

Finding Books

In order to find books held in the University of Maine System libraries you should begin with  LibrarySearch, the online catalog.

If the material you need is not available at the USM Libraries, you should next search MaineCat and Request the material. If the book is not available through LibrarySearch or MaineCat, then you should create a free Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) account. See links below.

Databases

Best Bets

These databases focus on social, political, and current event topics. Browsing their subjects can an effective way to find subject pages.

Additional recommended general databases

Enter your search keywords and use the filters to limit your results.

Broader Searching

Use OneSearch or Google Scholar to search more broadly or find more results.

Primary Sources

Ask A Librarian

Schedule a meeting for research help.

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