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Books in Print  Lists millions of records for in-print, out-of-print, and forthcoming books from thousands of publishers (including audio and videocassettes). Some book reviews are included. Please logoff when finished.

WorldCat  Comprehensive catalog of books and other materials in libraries around the world. Contains millions of records in hundreds of languages. Nonbook materials include (among other publication formats) the titles of journals and magazines, manuscripts, maps, electronic resources, websites, computer programs, music scores, films, slides, sound recordings, conference proceedings, and videotapes. Items located through WorldCat must be requested through Interlibrary Loan unless they are also listed in the WMU Libraries catalog.

Reader's Advisory

GnooksPut the name of one of your favorite authors into the Map of Literature and see a mind map of authors similar to yours - as determined by this online community. Or put in three of your favorite authors and let Gnod suggest others you might like. There is also a place to discuss your favorite books and authors.

Reader's AdviceBased on librarian contributions, this site contains references and see also recommendations to works of fiction of all types. Indexes include authors, big names, genre, and series.

What Do I Read Next?
This database lists over 100,000 recommended book titles, many with plot summaries and awards information. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more. Includes a monthly highlights page. Use for general interest rather than scholarly books.

Online Bookstores

Amazon.comThe largest online bookstore now sells much more than books. Includes reviews and suggests similar books.

Barnes & Noble.comOne of the large online bookstores, also includes used and out of print books.

Borders.comSearch for books, music, and videos by author, title, keyword, or ISBN number.

CampusBooksCompares prices of new and used college textbooks.

ChambalCompares new and used book prices across major online bookstores.

Half.com - TextbooksAn ebay site for textbooks. Books can be purchased at good prices.

Books PriceThis site compares book prices from various vendors.

Out-of-Print Books

BibliofindA search engine offering more than 10 million used and rare books, periodicals and ephemera offered for sale by thousands of booksellers around the world. BookFinder Search engine that scans top book databases to find new, used, rare, and out-of-print books.

BookFinderSearch engine that scans top book databases to find new, used, rare, and out-of-print books.

AbebooksA network of independent book sellers providing rare, used, out-of-print, and antiquarian books.

AddALLAn objective service that searches over 40 online book vendors, including out-of-print and rare booksellers, comparing prices to offer buyers the best deals.

Publishers

AcqWeb's Directory of Publishers and VendorsAn alphabetic, geographic and subject directory to publishers world wide linking to their sites. Includes a separate email directory and links to vendors and other book sites.

Publishers' CataloguesProvides a geographical index with links to publishing companies outside of the United States.

Periodical Directories

Periodical Titles in FirstSearch
Search for a title to determine which database(s) in FirstSearch has indexed it or download a list of titles in a particular database. Includes the beginning and ending date for citations and full text articles.

PubList: The Internet Directory of Publications
Lists address, coverage, and other information about 150,000 magazines, journals, newsletters, and other publications from around the world. Some tables of contents provided. Registration required.

Serials Directory  Provides bibliographic information, serial type, subscription data, and where indexed or abstracted, for US and international serials from over 100,000 publishers with over 200,000 titles. Updated quarterly.

Ulrich's Periodicals Directory  Z 6941 .U5 (Ref. Desk Collection)
This directory provides detailed and authoritative information on serials published worldwide. It indicates whether a publication is refereed or is indexed.
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