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Filter by Access. 2 options are listed below. Each is followed by the number of records that match that option.
- At the library (3,679,967)
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Filter by Format. 19 options are listed below. Each is followed by the number of records that match that option.
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Filter by Subject. 6 options are listed below. Each is followed by the number of records that match that option.
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Filter by Library. 6 options are listed below. Each is followed by the number of records that match that option.
- Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center (2,231,964)
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Filter by Specific location. 6 options are listed below. Each is followed by the number of records that match that option.
- Van Pelt - Stacks (1,583,189)
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Filter by Classification. 6 options are listed below. Each is followed by the number of records that match that option.
- P - Literature and Languages (725,253)
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- D - History: General and European (293,407)
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- 300 - Social sciences (148,827)
Filter by Author/Creator. 6 options are listed below. Each is followed by the number of records that match that option.
Filter by Genre. 6 options are listed below. Each is followed by the number of records that match that option.
- Feature films. (12,825)
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (5,687)
- Documentary films. (5,352)
- Film adaptations. (3,338)
- Comedy films. (2,754)
Finding library resources on this site
To search Franklin, the Libraries Catalog...
- Begin with the search box. You can type your search directly into the text box. Optionally, you can use the dropdown box to search in "Title," "Author," etc.
- Or begin with the limits on the left. For example, under Format, click "Video" to browse only videos.
- Or begin by clicking the Advanced Search tab. You can combine multiple search requirements or choose a date range.
Looking for articles?
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Text Article Finder - For a general search try: EBSCO MegaFILE | Google Scholar | Web of Science
- See a list of databases by subject (because most article search engines are specific to particular disciplines)
Course reserves
More catalogs, including
- LOLA (Biddle Law Library Catalog)
- BorrowDirect/E-ZBorrow (Search multiple library collections simultaneously)
- VCat (Video collection)
- NewBooks+ (Recent acquisitions)
- Fine Arts Library Image Collection
- Penn in Hand (Digital facsimiles of more than 1200 manuscripts)
- Penn Archival Finding Aids (A supplement to Franklin for manuscripts and other primary resources)

