MIDCAT (Midd Library catalog). Includes books, documents, dvds, and more but does NOT include articles. The Equipment Search lists available cameras, computers, and more!
Worldcat - Find and borrow items from libraries world-wide. Click on the Request Item from Interlibrary Loan icon from the record to request an item.
Research Tip:
If you find a useful item in MIDCAT or Worldcat, check the subject headings in the full record and click on any that look useful to find more resources with that subject.
MIDCAT example:
In MIDCAT, use a SUBJECT search and browse by [Country name] -- history --
Example:
Page through results until you've seen all of your options. You'll find broad date ranges as well as headings for specific time periods or events.
Example:
Keyword searches the entire database record (titles, descriptions, subjects). You can use any terms you think might show up in a record.
Subject only searches the subject heading field of the record. It only uses Library of Congress subject headings ("controlled vocabulary").
Tip: start with a keyword search. When you find something relevant, follow the subject links to find related items or incorporate the subject terms into your keyword search.
Research Tip: Our library call numbers are based on subject.
Search strategies can be found on this handout:
