Use reference books to get a broad overview of your topic!
Many reference books have a Table of Contents (in the front of the book) and an Index (in the back of the book). Search both of these places for your keywords to see what pages to turn to so you can read about your topic.
Search for Ebooks
Search Tips:
Search one to two keywords for best results.
Ebooks are keyword searchable, so you can quickly find what you're looking for within the text.
Ebooks can be accessed anywhere!
Search the OhioLINK catalog
Search Tips:
Not seeing any materials that you want in Ursuline Library's catalog? Try searching the OhioLINK catalog!
Search one to two keywords for best results.
How to Request OhioLINK materials:
From the OhioLINK search results, click on the title of the item that you're interested in.
You will only be able to request materials that have an "Available" status.
Under Library Holdings, click on the green Request button.
Select "Ursuline College" from the dropdown menu and click Submit.
Fill out the Request Verification form with your name (i.e. Jane Doe) and your Ursuline ID # (i.e. 1234567).
Click Submit.
Your OhioLINK materials should arrive at Ursuline College Library for you to pick up within 2-3 business days.
You will get an email when your OhioLINK books are available for pick up.
Step right on to Main Street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in America. Penned by local experts, each Images of America book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today.
Intended as a reference source for American social history, these volumes discuss the people, events and ideas of specific periods in American history. After an introductory overview and chronology, subject chapters follow with subject-specific timelines and alphabetically arranged entries.