Books, Microfilm, and Audio-Visual Materials

The online library catalog describes the books, videotapes, periodicals, and other materials in the KSU Library System collection. Use the online library catalog to search for printed books, ebooks, periodicals, microforms, and audiovisual collections the library provides access to. 

The Library’s FAQ database offers more information about searching the online library catalog.

Databases

The KSU Library System provides access to approximately 400 databases. You may search the list of databases by title or browse the databases by subjects, types, or vendors.

The Library’s FAQ database offers more information about searching for a database.

Periodicals

The KSU Library System provides access to approximately 9,000 journals, magazines, and newspapers in printed and electronic formats. Periodicals may be searched by title or browsed using the Journal Holdings tab on the library homepage. 

The Library’s FAQ database offers more information about how to search the periodical collection.

Print and Electronic Resources

SuperSearch is the library’s discovery tool that allows users to search the contents of the library catalog and many of the library’s databases simultaneously. It is an excellent starting point for a research project on interdisciplinary studies or if you are not certain what specific database to use.

The Library’s FAQ database offers more information about how to use SuperSearch.

Still Need Help? 

The KSU Library System offers a variety of research assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Check out the Research Help tab on the Library’s website for more information about in-person help, chat reference, our contact information, and online resources to aid the research process.