Local & Community Issue Research: Books & Videos

This guide will familiarize you resources available to research issues that are focused on central Ohio and the state of Ohio. It will introduce you to books, research databases, and websites to help you with your research.

Example Searches

Use keyword and subject searches to find items in the library catalog. Here are words and phrases you might want to try:

Need more ideas? Check out the Additional Help section or view the Research Process guide.

Catalog Search

CS Library

Use the Columbus State library catalog to search for books, journals, eBooks, and audio-visual materials owned by Columbus State Community College.

OhioLINK Catalog Search

OhioLINK

Still can't find what you're looking for? Try OhioLINK. Use your name and Cougar ID to request items be delivered to the Columbus State Community College library.

 

Tip!

To find more relevant results, use subject headings.  In the library catalog choose "Subject" from the dropdown menu and type your subject term in the search box. Unlike keywords, subject headings help define what your material is about.

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Recommended Books

The library contains literally hundreds of books dealing specifically with local issues, artists, architecture and communities. These titles listed below are good starting points for finding topic ideas and brief information on several different local issues. 

Recommended Videos

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