Book Location Guide
- Book Location GuideFor books in the Main Library Stacks, use the book's call number, listed in NUsearch, in order to determine where to find it in the Library.
Can't Find It @ NUL?
For other materials that are not available via Northwestern, be sure to search WorldCat.
You can submit an interlibrary loan request to have a copy of the item sent here.
NUsearch box
- NUsearch This link opens in a new windowFind books and other materials available at Northwestern University Library.
Finding books with NUsearch (Video)
Searching with keywords
Keyword searching with one or a few words or phrases is a great way to start your research. It's flexible and forgiving. The challenge may be that the search can yield too few, too many, or a certain number of irrelevant results. However, a good keyword search can also find great results and lead to good subject headings!
Examples:
"academic achievement" AND mainstreaming
"academic achievement" AND (mainstreaming OR inclusion)
Searching with subject headings
Subject headings or pre-defined "controlled vocabulary" terms or phrases are assigned to every book or article you find in NUsearch or a particular database. If you don't know what subject headings to search, a keyword search can lead you to those important headings (sometimes called descriptors). The right subject headings can yield relevant search results. In addition, you can narrow down to sub-headings or sometimes even jump to broader or related subjects.
Examples of subject headings in NUsearch: