Introduction to Russian Culture: BOOKS

Tips for Finding Monographs (Books)

Use the KU Library Catalog to find monographs on your topic. 

Identify Keywords: Before searching the Library Catalog or other databases, choosing the right keywords is essential. Take a few minutes to write down all the words that describe your topic. Use these words in keyword searches.

Follow the Bibliographic Trail: One proven method for gathering reliable information efficiently is to follow the citations or references from one source to another. Just as internet links take you to other pages or sources recommended by a site's webmaster, the author of a book or article provides a series of notes and/or references in a bibliography designed to lead you to other sources on the topic. 

Can't Find Books on Your Topic? Some content on a topic can be hidden in small chunks within general works. So you may need to think more broadly about your topic.

 

Search the Library Catalog for Books

books KULibrary Catalog

TIP: Write down all the words that describe your topic. Use these keywords to search the Library Catalog. For more help use the Search Strategy Worksheet (WCSU Libraries).

How to Find a Book Using the Call Number

Recommended History Books about Russia

Selected Readings (from Spring 2010)