Research Guides: Morris: Books

Why use books?

In today's online world, do books still have a part to play? Absolutely!

Books can provide you with reliable information you can count on and include in your works cited/reference page. They often provide:

Background information
In-depth coverage of topic
Chapters that can break a topic down into smaller, more easily understood pieces
Pointers to more information on the same topic

Find Books & Videos Using...

WorldCat This link opens in a new window
WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. WorldCat allows you to search many libraries at once for an item and then locate it in a library nearby; post your review of an item, or contribute factual information about it; and find research articles and digital items (like audiobooks) that can be directly viewed or downloaded.

Google Books
Search book content for previews or free full-text. If you need more content, search WorldCat and expand your search to Libraries Worldwide, then Request It from Interlibrary Loan.

Use the links below to browse books in these series that the Madigan Library owns. Use WorldCat to find other books in these series that we do not own.

Contemporary World Issues by ABC-CLIO
This series explores topic-by-topic the critical challenges facing America and the world in the 21st century by providing historical background, contemporary context, and resources for further research.
Reference Shelf by H.W. Wilson
ISBN: 9781619254367
Each book in the Reference Shelf series offers extensive exploration of a topic of importance in modern society, in a compilation of notable articles from respected publications, abstracts of 20 to 30 additional articles, and a bibliography of other sources.
Opposing Viewpoints by Greenhaven Press
Like Contemporary World Issues, this series also explores controversial, current issues. The series exposes you to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.
Taking Sides: Clashing Views on... by McGraw-Hill
These volumes present current controversial issues in a debate-style format designed to stimulate student interest and develop critical thinking skills. Each issue is thoughtfully framed with an issue summary, an issue introduction, and a postscript or challenge questions.

We don't own it...but we can get it for you!

Interlibrary Loan
Can't find the article or the book you want? Use Tipasa, our interlibrary loan system, to request what you need from another library. Tipasa is incorporated into many of our databases. Look for the button or words Request It from Interlibrary Loan to request a copy of the article or book from another library. This service is free of charge for students.