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HIST 2110 - US Comprehensive Survey: Find Books

An introduction to the Library for students enrolled in HIST 2100: US Comprehensive Survey.

Tips for Searching

Think of the best keywords to enter and be ready to change them as you pursue your topic. Try using a subject encyclopedia or dictionary for specialized terminology. Get ideas for new keywords by carefully examining the subject fields in your first results.

Try these search features:

  • Use quotes to search for phrases (example: "industrial revolution”)
     
  • Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to broaden or narrow your search
     
  • Use truncation (example: archiv* will find archive, archives, archival, archivist)
     
  • Sort results by date or relevance
     
  • Browse subject headings

Search the Library Catalog

To find books and other materials housed in the library, use the Library's catalog. The GIL-Find Catalog allows you to search for Books, eBooks, DVDs, and other materials housed in our libraries. 

Can't find what you need? To identify materials held at other USG Libraries, select "University System of Georgia" from the drop-down menu when searching. Use our Gil-Express service to have materials sent to the Liberty Center. 

Browse By Call Number

Most American History materials have E or F call numbers and are shelved on third-floor.  These sections are further subdivided:

Class E

  • E11-143 America

  • E151-909 United States

  • E186-199 Colonial History

  • E291-298 The Revolution 

  • E337.5 Nineteenth Century

  • E456-655 Civil War 

  • E740-837.7 Early Twentieth Century

  • E838-889 Later Twentieth Century, 1961-2000

Class F

  • F1-975 United States

  • Local History 

  • F281-295 Georgia

Subjects: History