Searching for Books
First stop for books: SU's Resource Finder search box, also known as SURF!
https://www.salisbury.edu/libraries/ or click the image below to go to SURF's Advanced Search page:
TIPS TO REMEMBER WHEN SEARCHING IN THE CATALOG:
- Search by KEYWORDS to ensure the most relevant results to your search appear near the top.
- Limit your searches by "FORMAT" on the left side of the search page and use the other facets.
- When you find items you'd like to use in your research, be sure to see what SUBJECT TERMS were used and use those for further searching
Where are the books?
SU's books are located in the Guerrieri Academic Commons in the Pit (1st floor) and the Stacks (3rd floor). Our archival collection is located on the 4th floor of the GAC. The Curriculum Resource Center is located on the 2nd floor of TETC/Conway Hall.
Call Number Locator
The call number of a library book is like its home address. We use Library of Congress (LC) classification, which is very different from Dewey Decimal System.
The LC call numbers look like this:
PS 3564 .O9147 M36 1996
Copy and paste any call number you find in SURF to see where it lives in the library. Be sure to include the correct Collection or else it might send you to the wrong spot.
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Course ReservesDon't forget about materials that your professor has put aside for your class. You can access them at the Library Service Desk.
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Interlibrary LoanOrder books and articles for free from outside the University System of Maryland! You may have to create an account.
Why use reference sources?
You know very little about your topic. What to do?
You need background information!
Reference sources like encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and trustworthy websites are a great way discover key terms that can be used to search in databases. You can also use the citations and references listed in the sources above to help further your research.
Check the reference collection near the Library Service Desk in the GAC or ask at the desk if you need any help finding materials!