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Introduction

The Library has materials in many formats, including books, music scores, recordings (CDs, LPs, cassettes), videos (DVDs, VHS), journals, microfilm. These items can all be found in the Library's catalog.

NOTE: What you won't find in the library catalog are individual journal articles--to find those you'll need to use one or more journal databases.

A Word about Catalogs

USD's online library catalog contains full information (bibliographic records) for books, scores, recordings, etc.

Classic Catalog
A catalog containing USD's holdings and other libraries in South Dakota. Advanced search is very useful.

WorldCat 
A catalog containing the holdings for most of the academic and many of the public libraries in the country and some from other countries.

The European Library 
Access to many of the European libraries' catalogs and digital content.

Directory of National Libraries 
Links to National Libraries around the world.

Google Books

Search Google Books for your topic. Depending on the copyright for each item, you may see the full text or preview for book.

Google Book Search
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