A Sample of Titles on the Shelves of the Kirtland Library
Kirtland Library Catalog
Keep it simple! Good search terms are usually one word (example - autism) or one very simple phrase (example - global warming). Do not search sentences or long phrases all in one search box, such as global warming effects on atmospheric conditions.
Find Books & Ebooks
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Kirtland CatalogSearch over 18,000 print and eBooks listed in Kirtland's catalog. You will also find audiobooks on CD, eaudiobooks, and DVDs listed in the catalog.
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Ebook CentralEbooks available to read on your computer or download to your device. Single sign-on required.
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Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new windowEncyclopedias and specialized reference sources covering a variety of subjects. Single sign-on required.
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Libby (OverDrive)eBooks & eAudio books available for check-out. You must have an active Library account and a Library-issued PIN.
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WorldCat (FirstSearch) This link opens in a new windowRequest resources from other libraries through Kirtland Library's Interlibrary Loan service (allow 2 weeks to get your materials).
Suggested Search Terms
Try these subjects/terms when searching the Kirtland Catalog, databases, or eBook collections to find information on your topic:
| Poison frog | Box jellyfish | Muscarine |
| Ricin | Arsenic | Strychnine |
| Mercury | Paraquat | Death cap mushroom |
| Castor bean | Neurotoxic | Cardiotoxic |
| Cardiac glycosides | Maculotoxic | Nicotine |