Library Class and Subject Guides: !LibGuides toolbox: books

Find Books, Videos, Music & More at Minnesota State Mankato Libraries

Use the customized MavScholar search box below to find print books and ebooks. Visit our Books guide for detailed instructions.

Find books & ebooks with MavScholar

Get Books Worldwide

Search WorldCat to find and request books from other libraries using our Interlibrary Loan service. See our Get Books from Other Libraries guide for detailed instructions.

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Provides citations to books and other materials (including those that are out of print) held by libraries worldwide and allows users to request books via Interlibrary Loan.
This resource is provided by the Electronic Library of Minnesota, freely accessible to anyone in Minnesota!

Reference Search Box

Find physical reference material

Get Books Worldwide

Search WorldCat to find and request books from other libraries using our Interlibrary Loan service. See our Get Books from Other Libraries guide for detailed instructions.

WorldCat Discovery This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
Provides citations to books and other materials (including those that are out of print) held by libraries worldwide and allows users to request books via Interlibrary Loan.
This resource is provided by the Electronic Library of Minnesota, freely accessible to anyone in Minnesota!

Locating books

Understanding Library of Congress Call Numbers
Most MSU Library book collections are arranged the by Library of Congress classification scheme. Similar subjects are shelved together.
Library of Congress Classification Outline
These alpha-numeric call numbers indicate where a book is located on the shelves.
Memorial Library Maps
The General Collection is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Memorial Library.