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Use the Course Reserves tab of the Holmes Library Catalog to find books, videos, CDs and other items placed on reserve.

The Data/Statistics/GIS Portal is a  place to identify data sources for all disciplines.  Also, locate and download data from a selection of over 8,000 datasets in the BC Data/GIS & Spatial Collection. Select “Local Collection Name” and enter data. The collection includes U.S. and International data with a focus on Health Care, Social and Economic Indicators and ICPSR studies. 

Search ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Consult the Libraries' help page on searching for dissertations and theses.

Search the catalog of the Center for Research Libraries - the consortium acquires and preserves newspapers, journals, documents, archives, and other traditional and digital resources for research and teaching and makes them available to member institutions through interlibrary loan and electronic delivery.

Use Advanced Search in the Holmes Library Catalog and select appropriate option in the Material Type pull-down menu.

Don't forget to check out our selection of popular reading in the lobby on the main floor (level 3) of O'Neill Library.