Museum Studies

How do I search for books on my topic?

To search for books in the MSU Libraries on a topic, you will need to use the library catalog The catalog is a searchable listing of materials owned and located in the MSU Libraries, including: books, journals, government documents, microforms, videos/DVDs/CDs, etc.

When should I use the Online Catalog?

• To find whether we own a specific book, including its location and call number
• To browse for books on a topic
• To find whether we subscribe to a specific magazine, journal, or newspaper

To search for books placed on Reserve for your class, search by course or instructor. 

NOTE: To find individual articles within a magazine, use the search box located on the Library's website.