There are many resources to use to find books at UC San Diego, as well as the broader San Diego, California, and Global Community. Begin by searching UC Library Search, which covers UC San Diego collections, and can also search for what is in the UC system and beyond.. CIRCUIT may also be used to do a San Diego-specific libraries such as SDSU and San Diego Public Library.
You can also search WorldCat. This is a world-wide, consortial catalog of OCLC member libraries that includes over 50 million online records in multiple formats. This is the best place to look for a particular source that is not held in California, or to do a search by subject heading(s) to find materials outside of California.
1. Start with UC Library Search.
2. If you don't have an author or a title, start with a keyword. When you discover useful resources from a keyword search take a look at its subject headings in its catalog record. Those subject headings are hyperlinked and will take you to related materials.
Examples of subject headings:
3. If you are looking for something more detailed, look at the subject headings to see the trail.
Additional Search Tips
1. Limit search results by language.
2. If an item is labeled [electronic resource] it is likely an ebook and can be accessed online. If you are working off-campus you will need to connect to the network.
3. Take note of the item's location, Annex? SRLF? those items are housed offsite and will need to be brought in. Sign in, and use the Request button to page the book.
4. Try searching in different Collections
5. Try using the trucation by using the asterik
