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EADP 2700: Images of Disaster in Film and Media

A class page of library resources for assignments in the course, Images of Disaster in Film and Media

Finding Books

You can find books available at the UNT Libraries by using the UNT Library's Discover (catalog). 

  • If you are looking for a specific book, you can search for that book directly by using the title and/or authors name. 
  • If you don't have a specific book in mind, you can also browse the catalog using keywords or subject terms. 

If you need help using the catalog, you have several options:

  • For general directions, you can go to Using the Library Catalog, Discover guide
  • For in person help in a library on the UNT campus, go to the reference or library services desk in the library where you are working;
  • For personal assistance when you are not in a library, go to Ask Us.

eBooks

There are two ways to find ebooks at the UNT Libraries - through the catalog and by directly searching ebook collections. In either approach, remember to use the book's index to see if your topic is covered.

Follow these steps to find ebooks through the UNT Library Catalog:

  1. Perform a keyword or subject search for your topic in the UNT Library Catalog.
  2. Choose the options "Online" and "Books" from the list of filters on the left side of the page.
  3. Click on the title link of a book you want.
  4. Above the Location and Call Number information, select the "connect to online resource" link.
  5. Now you can skim or read the book.

Alternately, you can search our ebook collections directly. Some options are:

Print Books

Follow these steps to find print books on your topic in the UNT Library Catalog:

  1. Perform a keyword or subject search for your disaster topic. See suggested subject terms at the top right of page.
  2. Choose the "Books and Journals" option from the Material dropdown menu, and then select Submit.
  3. Click on the title link of a book you want.
  4. Write down the Location and Call Number and note whether the Status is "Available."
  5. Ask for assistance at a service desk if you need help finding a book.

Suggested Subject Terms for Catalog Searches

Use the UNT Library Catalog to do subject searches for books on the topics below:

Sycamore Library

Sycamore Library houses a collection of U.S. government publications in addition to emergency management, public administration, geography, political science, and business general collections. Sycamore Library is also home to the juvenile book collection. 

  • The main floor contains:
    • U.S. Documents
    • juvenile collection
  • The mezzanine contains:
    • general collection of books
    • Funding Information Network reference collection
  • The basement contains: 
    • U.S. Documents 

                                              

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