Books, both monographs and edited collections, will often provide the most detailed treatment of a topic. For this reason they take much longer to publish than journals. Therefore, the most current information on a topic will likely be found in journal articles.
Research Tip: For thorough research on a topic you should use a mix of both books and articles.
Use UC Library Search to find books and other materials in the UC library system.
Enter your search terms, then select Resource Type > Books on the left side of the results screen.
WorldCat Discovery @UCSB is a way to find books and other materials located in libraries outside the UC System.
If you are a student, staff or faculty member, use this form to recommend a book for our collection.