Search Tips for Finding Books
Try different keywords until you find a good match.
When you find a good source, follow the subject links for more like it.
Use the call number to get the book in the library.
Ask at the Library Help Desk if you don't find the book. It may be on Reserve.
Example Call Numbers:
BF 76.7 .P83 2010
Z 666.5 .W75 2008
OneSearch
- Find research materials (articles, books, e-books, reports, DVDs, and more) at Cal Maritime.
- Request delivery of items from other CSU libraries via CSU+.
Find Books Online
Quickly limit to the materials you can read instantly online
In OneSearch, it's easy to limit to books, articles, streaming video that's available to you online through Cal Maritime Library.
After searching for your topic, click the "Full-text online" limit (pictured in screenshot) to view online materials. If you're off campus, use your Cal Maritime login for access.
Ebooks from subscription databases
- Ebook Central Academic Complete This link opens in a new windowProvides access to thousands of downloadable e-books in Life, Physical, and Social Sciences, Technology, Business and Economics, Education, and the Humanities.
- Ebsco eBook Collection This link opens in a new windowFull text of eBooks of all subjects and disciplines, both fiction and non-fiction.
Intro: Watch a short tutorial on searching in EBSCO Ebooks.
This link opens in a new window - O’Reilly Online Learning E-books This link opens in a new windowContains electronic books about technology, digital media and business.