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  • Sometimes books will be located on other campuses. You may ask for these books to be sent your campus. 
  • Books labeled "Item in Stacks" are in the Main Campus library. Other campuses with book locations include Clarksville, Southeast, and Waverly.

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Pros and Cons of Books

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The Good:

  • Goes through an editorial process
  • Length makes you able to go into depth on given topic

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The Bad:

  • Currency: It can take a long time to get a book published.
  • Self publishing makes it easier to get published. Evaluate books for authority just as you would a website.