How to Find Books at Swarthmore
Use One Good Book to Find Others
When you've located a relevant book, there are several strategies you can use to find additional related works.
- Search by the subject headings you find in the book's Tripod record--this will help you find other books on the same topic, classified with the same subject heading. (view example)
- Consult the book's bibliography and use Tripod and library databases to track down some of the sources that author cited.
How to Use Subject Headings:
You'll see subject links in Tripod. These point you to other works on the same topic. Sample subject headings include:
