Global Studies Resources

Keyword Search Tips:

• To search either term, combine with OR: 
  • Russia OR "Soviet Union"
• To search for books that mention ALL terms, combine with AND:
  • Russia AND Lenin
• To find multiple forms of a word, use an asterisk:
  • Lenin AND soviet AND socialis*
  • socialis* will find socialism, socialist, socialists, etc.

Advanced Search Tips

Search for E-books by Subject:

• Click Advanced Search Options
• Change All Fields to Subject Terms
• Type the name of a country or concept in the search box.
• You can search for more than one subject term. Set both search boxes to search for Subject Terms. To search for either term, change AND to OR. 
• Under Content Type, check beside Book / eBook.
• Click the Search button.

Combine a Subject Search with Keywords:

• Click Advanced Search Options.
• Change All Fields to Subject Terms. Type the name of a country or concept in the search box.
• Choose AND.
• Next to All Fields, enter a keyword or phrase.
• Under Content Type, check beside Book / eBook.
• Click the Search button.

If PCC Library does not own a copy of a book that you need, we can see if another library is able to loan it to you through our interlibrary loan (ILL) service. Just fill out the ILL form as completely as possible. Once the book arrives, we will contact you so that you can pick it up. 

Keep in mind...

• Cost: FREE!
• Libraries do not usually purchase or loan textbooks. 
• Allow 5-10 business days for processing and delivery.