Primo is a library search tool for finding materials in the Collins Library and Summit libraries.  You can search for  books, selected articles and more in a single search box.

• Use the pull-down scoping options to search Collins, Summit and Articles OR Collins and Summit, OR just Collins.
• Use quotes to search for "exact titles".
• Use the filters on the right side to quickly narrow your search.
• Sign in with your Puget Sound username and password to gain access to online resources and request items from other libraries.

Subject encyclopedias, handbooks and overviews are scholarly, tertiary works written by experts on a variety of topics. The articles are typically longer and more detailed than those found in general encyclopedias. The background information provides a good starting point as you begin the research process. These resources can help you with:

• Understanding the scope of a topic
• Suggesting ideas for narrowing a topic
• Identifying key concepts, terms, dates and names
• Listing subject areas related to a topic
• Recommending sources for further exploration

Use Collins Library Primo Search to identify subject encyclopedias; or ask a librarian for recommendations.