Searching the SMU Library Catalog
The following standardized terms can prove helpful when searching the SMU Library Catalog for published primary sources:
Add search terms specific to the country, era or event you are interested in.
Databases & online resources: use resources that focus on primary resources, such as newspaper databases.
Books: Balance basic keyword searches in the library catalog with advanced searches that permit searching by the "subject headings"
Books can be secondary or primary resources.
Search these resources for books
Near comprehensive list of books from libraries worldwide, includes links to request materials through ILL