Catalog Search Tips
Searching for books is often best done by either Keywords or Subject Headings. Start with a Keyword search and identify some relevant books. Then look at the subject headings for those books. You can follow the subject heading links in the catalog to find similar books, or you can use the terms in the subject headings to revise your search strategies.
You can use a menu option to the left of your search results by language.
Book Catalogs & More
Holy Cross Library Catalog
Books at Dinand Library are arranged by Library of Congress Call Number.
Dinand stacks contain books with call numbers starting with all letters except ‘M,” located in the Music Library, and “Q, R, S, T,” found in Science.
- Reference books are located in the Main Reading Room.
- Call numbers A through G are on the upper (Mezzanine) level. You'll find that many books about the history of Latin America or Spanish America will have call numbers beginning in the range F1201 - F3799.
- Call numbers H through Z are on the lower (Ground) level. You'll find that many books about Spanish American literature will have call numbers in the range PQ7081 - PQ8560
When you go into the Stacks to look for a book, remember to look at books nearby on the shelves. You will often come across additional relevant titles when you do this.
WorldCat
WorldCat
Allows you to search for books and other sources from libraries around the US and around the world. If you'd like a book that HC does not have, submit an interlibrary loan request.
How to Read Call Numbers