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Guide
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books
How do
I find books?
There are several databases available for identifying books on your topic.
1. Books at MIT: |
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- Search Barton, MIT's online catalog, the best source for finding books at MIT. Think of it as a giant inventory system where you can find a book by author, title, or subject and then identify its:
Tip: Learn how to search Barton by author, title and subject. |
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- Subject Guides, prepared by MIT Libraries' subject specialists, can help you identify books and other resources related to your topic.
- Browse MIT Libraries' collections of e-books ( electronic books).
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2. Books beyond MIT: |
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- Search WorldCat, a database of books and other items owned by libraries around the world.
Note: Not all items listed will be owned by MIT, but if for your MIT research, you can obtain those through InterLibrary Borrowing. |
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I've identified
a book I want - how do I get it?
Why should I use books?
- Books contain summarized knowledge on established areas of research.
- Books are a good starting point for selecting and refining a topic.
- Books have bibliographies and reference lists that will help you identify other important works on a subject.
What are citations and why should I care?
Citations are a short way to identify a published work. They are found in bibliographies and reference lists, and they are also collected in book databases and library catalogs. Here is an example:
Citations contain all the information necessary to identify and track down books, including (colors match to example above):
- author's name (red)
- date of publication (blue)
- title of chapter - if citing only one chapter
- book title (black)
- place of publication (orange)
- publisher (purple)
How do I cite books in my paper and bibliography?
See Citing Sources for more information.
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