Why use books?
Books are excellent sources for:
Overview of a topic
Background information
History and chronology
In-depth coverage of a topic
The entire book does not need to be read to be used for research. Use the table of contents and index to find the pages most relevant to your research.
Find books and ebooks by searching the library catalog. You can also request books from other libraries to be sent to the Cullom-Davis Library for you to borrow. (More information about borrowing books from other libraries)