History and Geography

• Start with broad keywords when searching Primo.

• If you want print maps, books, or atlases at the library, then click on Kemp Library limiter in the Tweak Your Results column. Note: You may not yield many results since we have more online map resources than in print. 

• If you use too many limits in the Tweak Your Results column, you may not get many results.  Try a broader keywords or remove any extra limiters (i.e. publication date, limit to Kemp Library, etc.).

• Maps are often included as plates in books;  Your "map" keyword search is probably retrieving book results because in the record it says the book includes maps. 
• For atlases, use a combined keyword search: subject [place name] and keyword [atlas]:

If you notice your results all have similar call numbers, browse the section to see if any of our other books might help you.

At Kemp Library, library materials are housed on multiple floors:

The Main Collection, with call numbers 000-999, are shelved on the 2nd Floor.

Government Document collections, with call numbers starting with PA or A-Y, are shelved on the Lower Level.  The Lower Level is currently closed. Email or schedule an appointment with Michelle Donlin if you need to find a government document.  

For more information on call numbers you can look at this LibGuide.

If you're having trouble locating an item, please refer to the Library Map LibGuide. 

If you notice your results all have similar call numbers, browse the section to see if any of our other books might help you. The 500's and 900's are located on the 2nd floor of Kemp Library.

For more information on call numbers you can look at this LibGuide.

If you're having trouble locating an item, please refer to the Library Map LibGuide.