Yes! Reference books, textbooks, case studies, project descriptions, and more.
Almost as important as understanding your subject is knowing how to describe it using keywords. Computers don't think like people do, and using the proper keywords can make the difference between getting 5 search results back versus 5000. Try writing down a list of various keywords on your subject when you search for books, and search them all in different combinations of one or two at a time - you'll get VERY different results - and you'll be glad you took the time to do so!
While books are not as frequently used in the sciences as journal articles are, they still hold valuable and often necessary information, and as such should not be overlooked. Use the search box below to locate books at the SU Libraries and the entire USM system.