HIST 220 African American History

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Search for books, articles, and videos in the Holman library

  1. First: Try broad search words relating to your topic.
    Example: genetically modified food 
     
  2. Try a new search. Add words to narrow your search. 
    Examples: nutrition | legislation | controversy | small farms | hunger | safety | labeling | pest resistance

Example searches: 

  • genetically modified food labeling
  • genetically modified food safety
  • genetically modified food hunger
  1. Brainstorm synonyms or related terms for search words
    Example: hunger- food supply, food security, famine, malnutrition

Example searches:

  • genetically modified food famine
  • genetically modified hunger
  • genetically modified food malnutrition
  1. Finally, refine your results by source type =  "books" 
    Note: You can request that books be sent to the Kent, Enumclaw or Auburn SBAC campuses from the Holman Library)

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Other Methods to Find Books

Google Books

Find previews and chapters of books using the info below.
  1. Search Google Books to find full text or partial text of books online
  2. Choose books that indicate "Preview" You may not see the entire text of the book, but many of the chapters may be included. You can often find great information in these chapters.  You can also limit by publication date.

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  1. Are there pages missing from your preview that you would like to read?
    Make an Interlibrary Loan Request using the following link so that the book can be sent to Green River's Holman Library for you to borrow:
    • Note: this process may take one week
  1. To see an example of how to make a request, click below

Interlibrary Loans

Get Books and Articles from other Libraries using the info below.
  1. Click on the link above. Enter search words to find books that are owned by libraries across the United States
  2. Note down the author, title, publisher, publication date, and ISBN number of the book
  3. Make an Interlibrary Loan Request using the following link so that the book can be sent to Green River's Holman Library for you to borrow:
    • Note: this process may take one week
  1. To see an example of how to make a request, click below.
Subjects: History