Why Should I Use Books?
- Books provide in-depth coverage of a topic
- Books often provide valuable background information on a topic
- Books can cover multiple 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-based assignment! The introduction of a book will often indicate how a topic is being examined and presented; this can help you determine what the author intends the reader to gain from the content. Utilize chapter titles to narrow down which section of the book is most pertinent to your research and the index to determine whether facets of a topic are given sufficient coverage.
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.
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eBook Central This link opens in a new windowChoose from 810,000 ebooks and 1,350 imprints from more than 650 publishers on one platform. ProQuest Ebook Central offers titles from hundreds of trusted publishers on one modern, intuitive platform. Its mobile-optimized design lets researchers get “anytime access” to the content they need – from a single chapter to an entire book.
Selected Books & eBooks for Research and Analysis
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American Science Fiction and the Cold War by Call Number: e-BookISBN: 9781853312274Publication Date: 2002-08-21 -
The Cybernetic Imagination in Science Fiction by Call Number: PN 3448 S45 W34ISBN: 026223100XPublication Date: 1980-03-01 -
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Science Fiction: A very short introduction by Call Number: 9780199557455ISBN: 9780199557455Publication Date: 2011-07-14RESERVE ITEM -
Science Fiction, Compact Edition by Call Number: PN 3433.5 S3253 2015ISBN: 9781457674464Publication Date: 2014-08-15RESERVE ITEM
Course Reserves
At the Attleboro campus library, you have access to a few print resources that will help you analyze literature selected for this course, which are located at the library service desk, as part of our Course Reserves Collection. These materials are heavily used by students throughout the semester, so we loan them out for very brief periods: two hours. You can borrow and read the books anywhere at the Attleboro campus during the loan period, or you may scan/print pages from these texts to read at your convenience.
HELM Catalog Search
Try These Subject Headings
Library catalogs hold a wealth of literature, yet require thoughtful filtering to produce the best results. Since your topic is very clear, consider using specialized terminology that will zero in on the information about the text:
Science Fiction--in Literature
Science Fiction--History and Criticism
Science Fiction, American--History and Criticism
cience Fiction, American--Women Authors
Science Fiction -- Social Aspects