Encyclopedias are a good place to start in order to get background info and topic ideas.When you do a search for an encyclopedia, type in topic AND encyclopedia. The example here is the Gallaudet Encyclopedia (which is online) if you are looking for information on Deaf Culture.
Some encyclopedias are available and can be checked out. Others cannot be checked out. Use the RIT Libraries Catalog to find encyclopedias and books on your chosen topic. The Ideas in Conflict series, Current Controversies, and ABC CLIO books are publishers and good sources if browsing for topics.
Use the RIT Libraries Search Catalog below to find books on Deaf Culture, Twitter, and Harry Potter.
Check out these ebook databases for more titles related to your topic.
Many books are available in the library, but sometimes you will find books we have not bought. Use the Information Delivery Service (IDS) to order books or book chapters. This is a free service.
If we do not have the book in our Collection, order it from IDS.
IDS requests usually take 3-5 business days. When the item arrives, you will receive an email. If it is an entire book it will be available for check-out at the Circulation Desk. If it is a book chapter, it will usually be delivered as a PDF into your IDS account.
Use of RIT resources is reserved for current RIT students, faculty
and staff for academic and teaching purposes only.
Please contact your librarian with any questions.
