Discovery tools are applications that can simultaneously search a library’s physical collection, digital holdings, media and many open access resources relevant to academic research such as HathiTrust and other digital projects.
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Library catalogs are the long established standard for searching a library collection. It maximizes use of the Library of Congress Classification System's Subject Headings taxonomy by searching subject terms and linking subject headings for easy browsing.
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Note: You cannot search for articles in the catalog.
See a list of all databases that provide access to articles, newspapers, encyclopedias, indexes, streaming audio and visual recordings, primary source collections, musical and artistic works, and more.
Some of this content is incorporated into Discover, but using individual databases can provide an opportunity for browsing and deeper-dive searching.
Find material that your professor has placed on reserve for a class. Search by instructor or course.
Search for a specific journal by journal title. Titles are listed in A-Z order or by journal subject.
Find recommended resources and research tips by librarians on a wide variety of subjects and courses.