Books can provide an overview of a topic and give you an idea of academic terminology, key researchers and wider context of a topic. 

Visit the UofT Libraries Website onesearch.library.utoronto.ca to launch your search. 

• Keep in mind that UofT Libraries also contains books that aren't scholarly research (i.e., novels, memoirs).
• Look for University Presses or that the author is affiliated with academic institutions / research organizations. 

Not sure? Need help?

Contact your librarian or use Ask a Librarian online chat service  

LibrarySearch (Advanced Search)

IMPORTANT - To improve your search experience and gain access to advanced features, always begin by clicking the "SIGN IN" button pictured below (e.g., access eResources, request items).

Learn about UofT LibrarySearch interface

• LibrarySearch Tips Guide 
• LibrarySearch FAQs 

To narrow your search results to online resources (e.g., eBooks, eJournals, article databases, streamable video / audio):

1. Enter your search terms
2. Click on the Search Button (magnifying glass)
3. On the Search Result page, under Filter your Results on the left side of the screen, locate Show Only heading and click the Online check box (you can also select other filters, including Format - Book, Book Chapters, Articles) 
4. Click on APPLY FILTERS button at the bottom of screen

A topic search uses the full item record to figure out how that item is described by the library. You can then use that linked-description to find items on the same subject. 

First search by keyword:

Next choose the most relevant result and open the full record by clicking the title:

Once you have opened the full record, scroll down to the "Details" section:

There is a lot of information in this section, but the part you need is next to the heading "Subject":

Of the four subjects assigned to this book, "Women video gamers" is probably the closest to the topic of women and gaming. To view other items assigned the same subject, just click Women video gamers and a new set of search results will appear that are all assigned the same topic phrase.

Also look at the subjects assigned to the new results. You may find a related subject that fits even more closely with your topic. For instance, the book highlighted in the following image is described with the subject "Women video gamers", but also the subjects: 

Video games -- Social aspects -- Women
Computer games -- Social aspects -- Women
Video games industry -- Social aspects -- Women