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.
Books are best located using the Search feature in our Library Catalogue.
E-Books
Digital Identity and Social Media by Publication Date: 2013
Social Media and the Value of Truth by Publication Date: 2013
Borrowing from Other Libraries
If McMaster Library does not own a book that interests you, you can request it through RACER, our interlibrary loan system.
Library Catalogue
Relevant Call Numbers
Our books are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system. When looking for books in Social Sciences it is a good idea to start with Class H- Social Sciences.
Subclasses that may be of interest to you include:
HM (1)-1281 Sociology
The Language of Social Media: Identity and Community on the Internet by Call Number: HM 742 .L36 2014
Virtual Culture by Call Number: HM 221 .V56 1997
Primary and Secondary Sources
For a good explanation of Secondary Resources check out this link:
- Defining Primary and Secondary Sources, Library and Archive Canada
For a good explanation of Primary Resources check out these links:
- Defining Primary and Secondary Sources, Library and Archive Canada
- A Guide to Primary Sources, McMaster University Library
