The following databases provide access to books & journal articles from many disciplines. Try these databases first. See what comes up and then change your search tactics accordingly.
The following databases are specific to certain subjects. Once you have an idea of your paper topic, try searching in these databases but if you don't find what you are looking for, don't fret! Try the broader databases as well (see above).
When you find a book in Tripod, check the locations to see which library it's in.
If the book is only available at another campus, SIGN IN, then REQUEST to have the book delivered to your campus! You'll receive an email when it arrives, usually in 24 hours.
How do I find where the book is shelved?
Look at the book's "call number" to find its location.
Book locations are listed here.
How are the call numbers arranged on the shelf?
Materials are shelved by the "Library of Congress" call number classification system. If you need help locating a book, please ask at the Circulation desk!
What do I do if my book is checked out?
If the book is listed as "out of library" it may be checked out. You can request a copy from outside the TriCollege Libraries by using EZ-Borrow / Interlibrary Loan.
The Cultural Revolution in China : an Annotated Bibliography.
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The Cultural Revolution in China generated a cascade of commentaries and interpretations on the development and meaning of the upheaval. Many students and researchers have found it difficult to locate and identify literature on the period. This bibliography, first published in 1976, corrects this situation. It lists all books, monographs and journal articles in English on the Cultural Revolution, each annotated to show its relevance - a vital reference source.
An Annotated Bibliography for Taiwan Film Studies
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Compiled by two skilled librarians and a Taiwanese film and culture specialist, this volume is the first multilingual and most comprehensive bibliography of Taiwanese film scholarship. It catalogues the published and unpublished monographs, theses, manuscripts, and conference proceedings of Taiwanese film scholars from the 1950s to 2013.
