Develop a broad understanding of your sociology topic by locating and reading a book. Books are available in both print and digital (e-book) formats. In addition to our library, LCC students may borrow books from academic libraries throughout Ohio using the OhioLINK system.
Searching the Lakeland Catalog
Some tips for searching the Library catalog:
Use a Keyword search to find books about a certain topic.
Use a Title search to find a specific book when you have the title.
Use the Author search to find books written by a certain author.
Click the Subjects of useful titles to find books on related subjects. Some relevant subject headings include:
Sociology
Sociology, Urban
Social change
Browse the library shelves around the call numbers that relate to your topic to find additional materials. Books on sociology are shelved primarily within the H range.
HM: Sociology (General)
HN: Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
HQ: The Family. Marriage. Women
HS: Societies: secret, benevolent, etc.
HT: Communities. Classes. Races
HV: Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology
