How do I find a book?
Last Updated: Sep 04, 2025    Views: 479

You can search for books in LibrarySearch, the Library Catalogue.

1. Type your search term in the catalogue search box on our homepage, and choose the "Books" tab before clicking Search.

screenshot of the library catalogue showing how to choose the "books" tab

2. Within LibrarySearch, type your search term, then narrow the search results by selecting "Source Type" = "Book."

screenshot of the library catalogue showing how to limit to "books" as a source type

Books may be found physically on a shelf at RDP Library, and e-books are online.

Physical Books

RDP Library's collection is organized by subject using the Library of Congress classification system, with the exception of the Leisure Reading Collection, which is organized alphabetically by the author's last name. 

Each library item has a unique call number. Call numbers are a combination of letters and numbers that tell you where to find the book in the library.

The Main Collection and Curriculum Collection are located on Floor 2, while the Leisure Reading Collection and CDs are on Floor 1.

When you find a physical item in the Library Catalogue, make a note of the location and the call number to find it on the shelf.

E-Books

Access is limited to RDP students, staff, and faculty due to licensing restrictions. RDP students, faculty, or staff who are off-campus will need to authenticate with their RDP email address and password to access an e-book or other licensed resource.

E-books are accessible through the Library Catalogue. When you find an e-book, click "View eBook" for access.

1. E-book access via the Search Results screen:

2. E-book access via the item screen:



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