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St. David CSS Learning Commons: Philosophy

Philosophy Resources

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

    Enter your search term for example Pollution then use the drop down menus to narrow your search by clicking on: 

  • Format --> Book
  • Collection -->Nonfiction
  • Check for Available (Checked In) and record the call number(s), for example Shelf Location 628.1 KAL (tall nonfiction shelves)

Grade 12

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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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