Searching by topic
While scholarly article titles are often narrow and specific, scholarly book titles can be broader or vague.
Example:
- Scholarly article: "Prescribed Exercise for the Treatment of Depression in a College Population: An Interprofessional Approach"
- Scholarly book: Depression Strategies
So, you may have to search for just one of your keywords or a broader version of your keywords when searching for books by topic.
Searching Primo for books
Primo is our library catalog and search tool, allowing you to search print and electronic books, articles, images, and much more, all in one place.
Limiting to "Books and more" will limit your search to CSU Libraries' owned and purchasable books, journals, special collections, etc.
Example:
To limit your results to books and eBooks only, use the Source Type limit and select Books/eBooks.
FAQs
Use Prospector to find books and other materials owned by regional libraries that you can check out.
Use your Interlibrary Loan account to request books from libraries across the country. You will receive an email when the item is ready for you to pick up at your chosen location.
You can also suggest a purchase.
See Distance Learner's Guide: Books for instructions.