Why Use Books?
Books are a great resource to use when searching for general information on a topic. They are useful for understanding a topic in its context and provide summaries of existing research as well as offer a historical perspective.
In regards to a topic such as Indigenous Medicine it is worth noting that the books offer an outsider perspective on Aboriginal concepts of health and wellness.
Books are best located using the Search feature in our Library Catalogue.
Library Catalogue
Scholarly books are a great resource - watch this video to learn how to recognize one. (2:29)
This video explains how to enter keywords into the catalogue to find books on a particular topic. (1:13)
This video shows you how to search by book title using the library catalogue. (0:47)
Relevant Call Numbers
The Health Science Library on campus has books organized according to the National Library of Medicine. When looking for books in Indigenous Medicine it is a good idea to start with Class W- Medicine and Related Subjects.
Subclasses that may be of interest to you include:
WB 1-117 Reference works. General works
WB 880-962 Complementary & alternative therapies
Honoring the Medicine by Call Number: WB 925 .C678H 2003
Indian Herbalogy of North America by Call Number: WB 925 .H973I 1973
