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Library OneSearch has a peer review filter, but it narrows results to articles and eliminates books. One thing you could try instead would be to include the phrase “university press” in your search. Enter your search terms including the phrase "university press" (don’t forget the quotation marks!) and click the "search" button (red box).
Once the search returns your results, click the "books" option under the "Source Type" filter at the top of the results page (blue boxes), and then click "Apply" (red box). This will refresh your search results, narrowing them down to only books held in the library's physical collection.
If you're looking for electronic books instead, select the "eBooks" limiter instead, which will generate a list of books that can be accessed electronically through your institutional credentials. You will need to log in to access these items.
Note that this method of finding scholarly books has its limits - not all scholarly presses have "university" in the name. Most books found at Kresge would be considered scholarly sources, but it would be wise to make sure that the book you want to use is an appropriate choice. Also, be sure to check the format type (e.g., physical or digital) and the access options for any title(s) you'd like to review (examples below).
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