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Finding Books, Government Documents, Videos & E-Books

 

 

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Although much of your research may require periodical literature, you may also need to consult books and other resources during the research process. Briggs Library Distance Library Services will deliver not only articles not available online, but also books, documents, and videos. SDSU current students, faculty, and staff who do not reside in the Brookings area and do not come to the Brookings area at least once per week may request this service through Document Delivery.

Many books in a variety of disciplines are available online through various e-book collections. In addition, many government publications are also available full text online. The Library Catalog will provide a persistent link to books and government publications that are available online. Some e-book collections such as netLibrary will require you to set up a free account. To set up the account, call the Information Desk so that a librarian may assist you.

To identify books, documents, videos, and e-books owned by Briggs Library, use the Library Catalog linked from the library home page. The catalog may be searched by keyword, title, author, or subject. There are additional options from the Advanced Search page drop down menu. It is also possible to search other library collections in South Dakota by selecting a library or All SDLN Libraries from the “Change Library” drop down menu at the top of the page. Books not available from Briggs or other SDLN Libraries may also be requested. The library will attempt to borrow the items from other libraries.

Other book finding tools include WorldCat and Books In Print, both available under “Research Databases”. E-Book collections may be found on the “Research by Topic” page.

 
 
 

  For more information contact:

Reference Services, Hilton M. Briggs Library, SBL 2115
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007-1098
Telephone: 1-800-786-2038, (605) 688-5570, Fax: (605) 688-6133
E-mail the SDSU Librarians

 

last edited 21 August 2006 by ch