Sociology
Pollak Library Research Guide

Sociology
Subject Headings

Sociology: Books

Books can provide a broad overview of a topic, as well as in-depth information.  They often include a bibliography.  A bibliography is a list of books and articles that the author used in researching the book.

Always note the date of the book.   More current information may be available in periodical articles. To find books on your topic in the CSUF Library, use the Library Catalog.   You can search the Library Catalog using author, title, subject, or keywords.  Materials in this library are classified using the Library of Congress Subject Headings.  Materials in this library are shelved by call number according to the Library of Congress classification system. 

  • The general call number for Sociology is HM. 

 

If the Pollak Library does not have a book you need:

  • First try LINK+ and request the books online.  The LinK+ system will search for the books with about twenty Universities in this area.  Books can be obtained in about 3 three working days. 
     

  • Other Library catalogs, such as the University of California's Melvyl, can be found on the Libraries and Online Catalogs page.  Materials found there can be requested from InterLibrary Loan.
     

  • Also, your CSUF ID can be used at any CSU Library to borrow books.  Check CSU Library Web Sites to see the Library Catalogs of other CSU Libraries. 

 

 

Prepared by Cynthia Bruns An administrative page of the Paulina June & George Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton.
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Last Updated: 03 Apr 2008.