The most efficient way to find books and e-books is through the Library Catalog.
This article from Fordham Library News explains how to get started using the Library Catalog.
Looking for ebooks only? Select the "electronic only" option in the catalog.
The library uses Library of Congress call numbers. Books on similar topics usually have similar call numbers, and arranged on the shelves next to related books.
Call numbers for literature, including poetry, usually start with the letter P. English poetry usually starts with PR, and American poetry usually starts with PS.
See the Library of Congress Classification Outline for subcategories. Click on "P -- Language and Literature" to get started.
Find items outside of Fordham with WorldCat / OCLC FirstSearch, a platform searching across the largest network of library collections around the world.
Borrowing books or accessing articles that are not available at any of the Fordham University Libraries requires assistance from Interlibrary Loan.
Reference & Instruction Department
Fordham University Libraries
Walsh Library ♦ Rose Hill Campus ♦ 718-817-3586
Quinn Library ♦ Lincoln Center Campus ♦ 212-636-6050
Fordham Westchester Library ♦ Fordham Westchester Campus ♦ 914-367-3061
library@fordham.edu ♦ text 71-TXTX-1284 ♦ Ask a Librarian (Chat)