The shared online catalog for Carleton and St. Olaf, which means that in addition to being able to find physical material like books and films for example, you can also use Catalyst to search across all our library holdings (physical/electronic) in a pretty broad way, with options to narrow down your search once you have started. You can access Catalyst from the Gould library homepage.

The Encyclopedia of American Studies covers the history, philosophy, arts, and cultures of the United States in relation to the world, from pre-colonial days to the present, from various perspectives and the global American Studies movement. With over 800 online, searchable articles and accompanying bibliographies, related websites, illustrations, and supplemental material, the Encyclopedia of American Studies is the leading reference work for American Studies.