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Fundamentals of Communication: Library Resources

A quick introduction to Kirkwood Library resources for successfully completing your speeches requiring research.

Library Search, a.k.a. WorldCat

WorldCat is an all-in-one search for Library resources. It searches:

Books held in the Kirkwood Library
eBooks accessible online
Articles published in magazines and academic (peer-reviewed) journals
Find WorldCat on the library's homepage, or anywhere you see the link "A-Z Databases"

Search tips:

Use the limits for books, eBooks or articles, depending on what you're looking for
There are a few databases (like Opposing Viewpoints) that are not searched through WorldCat.
Most eBooks may be downloaded in PDF format for offline reading or printing. Others may only be read online.

How to search WorldCat

Watch this quick video to learn how to search WorldCat for information resources:

Try out WorldCat

WorldCat Discovery This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? A great place to start your research, WorldCat is an all-in-one search of the library's holdings.
- What's included? Kirkwood library books, ebooks, and article database content. Select "Libraries Worldwide" on the results screen to search books held by libraries around the country and the world.
Help video on WorldCat Discovery on the Kirkwood's YouTube channel.

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