Use all variations of a keyword.

Words change over time. Today we say Civil War but, in the past, it has been called the American Civil War, War between the States, War of Secession, and War of the Rebellion. If you searched only the term Civil War, you might miss valuable documents written during a different era.

The Library of Congress Authorities and Vocabularies thesaurus will help you find variations of keywords and subject headings.

Search Google to find keywords related to your topic.

When searching the library catalog, Prospector, and WorldCat, try to

1. Use broad keywords from your class reading to begin your search.

2. Refine your searches by adding or removing keywords.

3. Click on the subject headings of interesting books to find similar materials.

4. Try the Library of Congress Authorities and Vocabularies thesaurus to find variations of keywords and subject headings.

The book I want is not available in Tutt and I can't wait for Prospector or ILL.

Search the catalogs of UCCS Library or Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD)

It's 5AM and I need one more book for my paper.

Try Google Books -- the book you need may have full or partial viewing.

The popular book for my class is sold out at the Worner book store.

Check out Poor Richard's Book Store just down the street on Tejon.

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Use the CC library catalog to find books, DVDs, and other things in our local collection, as well as links to online resources such as ebooks and streaming video.

If you are used to the old "Tiger" catalog, that was replaced with our new catalog in the summer of 2019. It should work similarly to Tiger, but better! Please ask at the Research Desk or Circulation Desk if you need help.

If you can't find a book, DVD, CD, or other item you need in the library catalog, you can use Prospector to search libraries across Colorado and then request that they be sent to the Tutt Library circulation desk for you to check out here.

When the materials you want are not available in the catalog or Prospector, you can search in WorldCat and request them through Interlibrary Loan.

• WorldCat lists library holdings throughout the nation
• Requests require an ILL account
• Items usually arrive in 5-10 business days

Additional recommended books can be found by going to the Abraham Lincoln page/tab of this research guide