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Study Abroad Resources: Search DOC

Finding Books in Dacus Library

Use the Dacus Online Catalog (DOC) to find books.

1) Try a keyword search for your topic.

2) Look at several relevant records from the results list and write down words and phrases from the "subject" area of the record.

3) Go back to the search screen and search by SUBJECT using the words you identified in step 2.

4) When you find something you would like to see, copy down the call number and location, then locate the item on the shelf.

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WorldCat - Search Worldwide Libraries

Search for an item in libraries near you:
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Library Databases

Can't Find It Here?

Request it from another library! 

1) Search Pascal Delivers for books available in other South Carolina libraries. Pascal Delivers will deliver requested books to Dacus Library.

2) If not available through Pascal Delivers, request the item through Interlibrary Loan. The item, if available, will be mailed to Dacus Library. 

3) To search for books in libraries worldwide, search WorldCat. Request items through Interlibrary Loan if not available in Dacus Library.

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