The Ashgate research companion to border studies by 
Crossing over : redefining the scope of border studies
The borderlands : an encyclopedia of culture and politics on the U.S.-Mexico divide by 
Handbook of the American frontier : four centuries of Indian-White relationships by 
The atlas of states : global change 1900-2000Books in libraries are assigned one or more subject headings. These are standardized terms that ensure books on the same topic can be found even if the keywords are different.
When you find a good book, look at its subject headings in the catalog record. Follow these to list other items on that topic. Or, use the subject heading terms in a new keyword search.
Examples of subject headings:
Subject terms can be used to find both primary and secondary sources on a subject.
Use GIL, GSU's library catalog, or the new GIL-Find search page, to find books in our library. Both catalogs also list other materials in the library - including microfilm, dissertations, movies, music and special collections.
A keyword search is a good place to start if you are looking for information on a topic. If you have more specific information, you can also search by title, subject or author.
If GSU's library doesn't have what you need, you have, don't give up. There are several options to get the book you want:
Universal Catalog - includes all Georgia public colleges and universities. To see information about participating USG schools, click here. Request books through GIL Express, or use your Panther Card to check out books at USG schools.
Emory - you can also borrow materials at Emory with your Panther Card
ARCHE - with a special ARCHE borrower's card, you can check out books from several local private colleges. Click here for information about ARCHE schools and getting a borrower's card
Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library Catalog - GSU students & faculty may obtain library cards from the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library, then borrow materials.
Use Interlibrary Loan to request books you find in the following catalogs
(or any other library catalog):
Worldcat - North American libraries and beyond.
Center for Research Libraries - a cooperative effort among member libraries to collect unusual and unique materials.
Still stuck? Get more information, or ask a librarian for help.
Is there an electronic copy of the book available? If the book you are looking for is still under copyright, you will likely find just a snippet view in these sources.
A snippet view can still be useful: check for a table of contents, index, chapter titles, etc. to help you assess whether the book is relevant to your research. This can help determine whether you want to find a hard copy of the book.
