Research Guides: History Research Guide: Books

Browsing for Books

Books are shelved in general subject categories using the Library of Congress classification system. Here are some of the subject locations in the field of history:

CB History of civilization

CC Archaelogy

D History (General)

DA-DR European States individually

DS Asia

DT Africa

DU Oceania (south seas) and Australia

E North American History (primarily United States)

F 1-975 United States' local history

G Geography

HA Social Statistics

HN Social History and Conditions

Searching through Library OneSearch will lead you to books at K's Library. Explore these links to find books at other libraries & online.

MeLCat
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MeLCat is a statewide network of Michigan academic, public, and school libraries sharing resources with each other.
Remember to use the barcode on your K ID to request materials from other Michigan libraries.

WorldCat
Catalog of books and other materials held in libraries around the world. K College users may borrow items they find in WorldCat via Interlibrary Loan.

Interlibrary Loan
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Interlibrary Loan
Log in with your K College username and password to place requests and access articles received.

You can also request materials through ILL directly in many of the Library's databases.
Instant email notification lets you know when your materials have arrived.
All articles and chapters will be delivered electronically to your ILLiad account.
You may pick up books from the Circulation Desk