Library Locations | Ask a Librarian | CCSF HomeTo begin with you will need to find at least two credible sources for background information which provide context for the issue addressed in your article.
Your annotated bibliography will also need to include at least three scholarly books.
Background information comes in different formats. Books are often good because they provide in-depth information. Articles can help to provide more current updates. Careful Web searching and evaluation of Web-based sources can also provide good background information, though usually not as detailed as books.
Use the Books & Media search on the library homepage to search for books on your country or topic.
Use the Articles tab to search for background articles.
Use the OneSearch tab to search for both books and articles at the same time.
Email reference is available Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. We try to respond within two days.
Chat with the library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet with a librarian for in-depth help with your research.
Searching for library resources goes better when you:
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Books in the library are organized by subject area and shelved by call number according to the Library of Congress classification system which groups items by subject, so you can often simply browse the shelves once you find the right areas. Here are some examples of subject headings for books about politics and government in various countries. You can do a subject search for your country and add Politics & Government. Click on the links below to explore the library's items associated with the subject headings.
A sweeping narrative history of Eastern Europe from the late eighteenth century to today
On the left side of the screen find the Filter My Results options--Check "Available Online" under "Availability" and "Books" under "Resource Type." 
On the left side of the screen find the Filter My Results options--Check "Available on Campus" under "Availability" and "Books" under "Resource Type." 
