ENG101: College Writing (Nadeau): Books, eBooks, & Media
Research in Books and Ebooks
Search the 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.
- Bristol Library Learning Commons HomepageThe homepage for the Bristol Library Learning Commons. Start here for your library, research, and academic support needs.
Useful Handout
Try these Subject Headings
Why use books for research?
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. Utilizethe index and the chapter titles to narrow down which section of the book is most pertinent to your research.
Video
- Films On Demand This link opens in a new windowA web-based digital video delivery service that allows you instant 24/7 access to over 6,200 full-length programs and 65,800 video segments grouped into prearranged subject-specific categories: Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Science & Mathematics, Health & Medicine, Technical Education, Family & Consumer Sciences, Careers & Job Search, and Guidance & Counseling.