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Communications: Faculty Guide to the Library: Finding Books & Media
Finding books
The Books link under the "Find articles, books, & more" search box finds all items like books, CDs, videos, etc.
You'll see that the limits are set to Available in the Library Collection and Catalog Only:
Here's an example item after I clicked the title and the Permalink option on the right menu:
When you know a specific author/composer and title, click Advanced Search:
Put the title in quotes if you're sure it is exact, and change the dropdown from Select a Field to Title; add the author's last name and change the dropdown:
Result 1 is the eBook; 2 is from a database; 3 shows the volume in a set and is a book review. Use the left menu: scroll down to "Limit to" and click "Available in Library Collection" and you will only see the books/eBooks.
Result 1 is the eBook - click "Access full text online" or on PDF Full Text, then "Share Link to Book" or click on Permalink at the bottom of the right Tools menu. Copy and paste the link to Blackboard.
Book links or permanent URLs might look like: https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.gvsu.edu/lib/gvsu/detail.action?docID=325068
- GVSU Libraries' Link FixerUse the "Link Fixer" form below to make sure your link will allow all GVSU users to access the resource. Once you get your new link, you can add it to Blackboard or your course webpage.
Make sure to test your link off-campus before using the link fixer! Only GVSU subscription content needs to be proxied.
Reference Books
See books in the call number area P 87-P 99.6 for general communication topics, HF for business.
- Advertising & Public RelationsCall Number: HF5801-6182; HD59-59.6
- BroadcastingCall Number: PN1990-1992.95
- Communication StudiesCall Number: HE 7601-9756; P 87-99.6
- JournalismCall Number: PN4699-5650
Other Libraries you may use
- MeLCatMichigan eLibrary lets you borrow books for free in the state through GVSU and your local public library.
Use GVSU's Document Delivery service as an alternative.
- Last Updated: Oct 9, 2024 12:13 PM
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