Search the MSU catalog for books that provide general overviews of your research topic. You can also find books that contain primary sources, such as autobiographies and letters. See the Primary Sources page for tips on searching for primary sources in the catalog.
If the book you're looking for has been checked out, or if the library doesn't own it, you have several options for getting it:
Any books that you request through UBorrow, MeLCAT, or ILLiad can be delivered to the Patron Services Desk at the Main Library, where it will be waiting for you for pick up!