While most of Broome Library’s collections are digital, we have thousands of scholarly books on our shelves, as well as specific collections of children’s books, graphic novels, and reference works.
Use the search boxes below to search for print books in the library as well as additional CSU books the library can borrow for you. Additionally, you'll find a guide on how to locate a book on our shelves using Library of Congress call numbers.
Click "Check for available services" and then "Sign in for more options" to request a book from another CSU library. They are usually delivered in about 3-5 days and you'll receive an email when ready for check-out.
Broome Library uses the Library of Congress Classification system to organize our print materials. You can locate our physical books using the call number assigned to the item but reading these numbers can be confusing in the beginning. Review the guide below to understand how to read
Call numbers are usually located on the spine of a book.
The first two lines describe the subject of the book, the third line the author, and the fourth line the publication date.
Review the list of the Library of Congress call numbers subject areas to browse the shelves by subject.
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