SOC 4600 Research Methodology (DeCesare) Spr. 2010 

The library uses the Library of Congress Classification system. Because books are organized by subject, you can browse the stacks.

At McQuade, call numbers A-H are located on the 2nd floor.

Call numbers J-Z are located on the 3rd floor.

Here are some sample subject headings to search in the Online Catalog for print and electronic books and other materials.

• College students.
• College students -- Conduct of life.
• College environment

Use McQuade's Online Catalog to find books, ebooks, and DVDs on your topic.

To figure out where the book is located in McQuade, refer to our "Locating Materials Guide."

Didn't find the book you were looking for in the catalog? Chances are, you can still get it using Interlibrary Loan.

Step One: Search for books in OCLC Worldcat that are not available at McQuade. 

Step Two: Request books that are not available at McQuade. 

Not finding books on your topic at McQuade? 

Good news!  McQuade Library is a member of a library consortium called NOBLE (North of Boston Library Exchange) that consists of 28 academic, public, and special libraries (see list).

When you're searching in the online catalog, select the down arrow next to "Merrimack College" and select "View Entire Collection."  Now you are searching holdings at all NOBLE libraries.

Talk to a librarian for more information on how to order NOBLE books.

You may come across some electronic books (e-books) when searching the catalog. Many of these electronic books are part of packages or individual subscriptions that the Library subscribes to, and require authentication when using them off campus. 

• ACLS Humanities E-Book
  This electronic resource includes over 1700 full-text, cross-searchable books in the humanities selected by scholars for their continuing importance for research and teaching.