Skip to Main Content

Logo.png


Analytical Reading and Writing

Books

Books have information about almost every subject you can think of.  They are especially useful to learn the complete background on an issue or topic.

Search for Books

Search for books about your topic:


After running a search in the library catalog, use the filters on the left-hand side to limit the results to Resource Type = Books.  If you only want to see eBooks, you can add the filter for Availability = Online.  If you only want to see physical books, add the filter for Library = Japan Campus Library instead.

Image of library catalog filter for Resource Type with "Books" highlighted


Screenshot of library catalog filters for Availability, with "Online" selected, and "Apply filters" button highlighted    ORScreenshot of library catalog filters for Library with "Japan Campus Library" selected and "Apply filters" button highlighted

Finding Books in the Library

University libraries organize their books by subject on the library shelves. Generally, they use an organization system called the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system.  

When you find books through the library catalog, you'll notice that some are electronic (available fully online), while others are located in the library.  Books that are in the library will have a call number, which identifies the exact place you'll find it on the shelves: 

Image of library catalog availability and location statement with call number highlighted

Watch this short tutorial to understand how to find a book using its call number:


Temple University Japan Campus Library   1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 154-0004
Tel: 03-5441-9867 Fax: 03-5441-9811   Email: tujlib@temple.libanswers.com   Web: https://www.tuj.ac.jp/library