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Step One: If you already know the title of a specific book you want to find, you can search for it directly. Otherwise, choose one or two keywords related to the topic to begin your search. Type your search terms into the OneSearch bar on the library's homepage and select "Search."

TIP: Putting quotation marks around a phrase will make it so OneSearch only shows you results including those words in that exact order. This is particularly useful if you are searching for a specific book by title. (For more information, see the Search Strategies page of this guide - link opens in a new window.)

Step Two: Under "Availability" in the list of filters, you can select "Available online" to browse eBooks and "Available in the library" to see what we have physically on our shelves in the library building.

Filters for Book Search can be found on the left side of the screen on the computer, and can be opened from the funnel icon on mobile.

Physical Books: Items physically located in Waters Library will be identified in the OneSearch results list with their location and call number. If you need help locating an item, please ask a staff member for assistance. Students, faculty, and staff may check out physical items by bringing them to the library front desk along with their LionCard.

eBooks: To open an eBook, click on its linked title in the results list. Navigate to the View Online section of the book's page and click the title of any database linked in that section. Some books may only be available in one database, but others may have several options.

You will be asked to sign in with your myLEO or SSO credentials to access most databases.