*Education: Finding Books

Library Resources for the field of Education

Digital Book Collection

USC Libraries strategically invests in a digital collection of books, journals, databases, and other electronic resources. As a policy we collect electronic resources when those formats are available and purchase print items if digital formats are unavailable. This allows users to instantly access library resources, promotes accessibility, and grants online learners uninterrupted access to the collection.


Find Ebooks and Print Books

This video (3 minutes) will show you how to find ebooks and print books in the USC Libraries catalog.

Print Book Collection

Most education books are located in Doheny Memorial Library. Plan your visit by reviewing the Doheny Memorial Library Self Guided Tour or find information about accessible navigation at Accessibility & Disability Services at USC Libraries.


How to Use USC Libraries’ Catalog to Search for a Book

This video (3 minutes) will show you how to search and find a book in the library catalog which is located on the USC Libraries homepage. The goal of this tutorial is to familiarize catalog users with the search and filter functions.


Find Books by Call Number (Library of Congress)

This video (3 minutes) demonstrates how to locate print books by using the Library of Congress (LC) call number.


Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery

If the library does not have the book you need, you can request it through interlibrary loan. Distance users may request Home Delivery Services of print books that are owned by USC Libraries.