Social Sciences & History Librarian
Search the Library Catalog
When searching the library catalog for books, you can start with a general keyword search. Then, look at the records retrieved with your keyword search and examine the Subject Heading section of the records. These will help you find more useful books!
When you click on a subject heading in a record, you are taken to a hierarchical list of headings, so you will also find related headings.
Finding Books on the Shelf
Ready to find library books on the shelf? Our books are arranged in Library of Congress call number order. Below are some helpful links and just ask a librarian for help if needed.
- Library of Congress Classification (LC)Randall Library help page for Library of Congress catalog classifications.
Writing Help
- Citation and Bibliography HelpVetted and reliable tools and resources collected by Randall Library on a variety of citation styles.
- Writing ServicesThe Writing Center in the University Learning Center is located on the first floor of DePaolo Hall (DE 1003).
- Read&WriteFree to UNCW faculty, staff, and students, Read&Write is "a flexible literacy software solution that can help readers and writers...access support tools needed to reach their potential, build confidence and independence and succeed."