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AFR 254: History of West Africa: Find Books

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Book Locations and Maps

Quick Guide to Clapp Library Locations

 
  • Books & Videos Call Numbers A-D
  • Recreational Reading
  • Knapp Maker Space & Multimedia Center
  • Computer Classroom

 

 First Floor
 
  • Books & Videos Call Numbers E-H
  • Research Help Desk
  • Reference Books
  • Reserves
  • PLTC

 

 Second Floor
 
  • Computing Help Desk
  • Books & Videos Call Numbers J-PQ


 

 Third Floor
 
  • Books & Videos Call Numbers PR-Z
  • Archives
  • Special Collections
  • Book Arts Lab

 

 Fourth Floor

 

How to find items by call number

 

Search the Wellesley Library Catalog for books & videos we own

Search Tips for WorldCat or the Catalog

Try a keyword search. Once you find a book that is relevant to your topic, use the subject headings of that book to help you find "more like this."

Example: In the catalog, change "Title" to "Keyword" and search

  • "civil war liberia

Find a good book from the list of results, click on the title to see the full record, and look for subject terms that describe the book's contents. Follow these links to find all the books on your topic.

Subject headings for books from this keyword search include

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