Search for Books in Holman Library

Be sure to limit to Books only at your search results to find books. 

What should you type in the search? 

step 1: Type in keywords that capture your research focus. 

• Build your search slowly, testing keywords and trying alternatives. 

Sample search: gender AND nonbinary (click on image to enlarge)

step 2: Use Subject Terms provided by the database to find relevant sources. 

• Look for useful Subject Terms under Search Filters 
• Look for useful Subject Terms associated with a book that looks relevant. 
  • Click on the title of the book
  • Scroll down to find Subject Terms
  • Click on a subject term to find sources gathered on that subject. Note: You can mix and match subject terms and keywords.

Sample Subject Terms associated with the book Nonbinary: Memoirs of Gender and Identity

InterLibrary Loan (or ILL) is a service offered by GRC for ordering books from other libraries. Use the links below to find and request your book:

Why Books?

Books may offer in-depth information on a specific subject, collect essays on a range of viewpoints, or present personal narratives.