VLC: St. David CSS Learning Commons: Philosophy

Philosophy Resources

Britannica School
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GALE - Power Search
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Searching for Background Information

Britannica School
GALE eBooks
- Encyclopedia of World Biography

Searching for Books in the St. David PAC (Public Access Catalogue)

Open the PAC and enter your search term(s) for example philosophy
View the Results and select Filters to narrow your search
- Format --> and select Book
- Collection --> and select Nonfiction
Check the Results and select an Available (Checked In) book and record the call number
- for example the book One hundred philosophers : the life and work of the world's greatest thinkers
- has the Shelf Location Nonfiction - 109.2 KIN
  - will be in the nonfiction stacks (tall shelves) in the 100 Philosophy & psychology section
  - look on the ends of the shelves for Dewey Decimal number ranges
If the book is not available, speak to the librarian about placing a Hold
No book in the library on your topic? Speak to librarian and make a book recommendation for consideration.

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