Other Guides
You should also consult the research guides for specific ethnic groups and other academic areas depending on your topic.
- Related Guides from the SF State LibraryHere are seven other SF State guides related to Ethnic Studies.
NOT at SFSU Library
If the Library does not own the periodical or other publication you need, go to the Library’s homepage and select Find … Borrowing from Other Libraries. You can use Link+ for books (fastest) and you can use Illiad for all types of materials, especially articles.
There is no charge for this service.
Locating Books
To find books (and other materials) go to the Library homepage and under Quick Links select Library Catalog. Request items online and they will be delivered within 4 hours (on business days) to Book Check Out on the 1st floor of the Library. Book Check Out is open 8a-9p M-Th, 8a-6p Fri, and 10a-6p Sat.
NOTE: It is best to search by "keywords" rather than "subject" unless you know the specific Library of Congress subject heading.
For a basic overview, watch this short video:
Or go to our Finding Books research guide.
Getting Started Tutorials
Intro to College Level ResearchAn overview of college-level research, including the web and library resources.- Creating a Research StrategyHow to turn your topic into a search that will WORK!
- Evaluating InformationHow to evaluate the information you locate, including the difference between scholarly and non-scholarly sources.
Credits
Special thanks to librarian Ann Shadwick, recently retired after 42 years of service to SF State and the College of Ethnic Studies.
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