chat loading...
Skip to Main Content

ENG101: College Writing (French)

Searching for Books at BCC Libraries

Use the library catalog to find print books, electronic books, and streaming videos. The HELM Library Catalog allows Bristol CC students to request books from any HELM Library through the catalog interface as long as the student has registered their BCC Campus Card.

Why should I look in books?

Why should you do research in books?

  • Books provide in-depth coverage of a topic
  • Books often provide valuable background information on a topic
  • Books can also provide an overview of all issues pertaining to a topic
  • Books can lead readers to other sources through their bibliographies

You do not necessarily have to read an entire book for every research paper you have to do.  Utilize the index and the chapter titles to narrow down which section of the book is most pertinent to your research.

Search the HELM Catalog

Type your keywords into the search box on the library home page, then hit enter. You will be searching not only Bristol CC titles, but books in the entire HELM Catalog.

Successful Catalog Searches

Correct spelling is important; to prevent unnecessary frustration, check your spelling before you hit the search button! Only type the most significant words into the search bar - the more words you type, the fewer your results.

eBooks

eBook Central and e-Book Collections  are a collection of databases that contain digitized books that you can read online.  Use your #900 number to gain access.

eBooks Tutorial