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Photo: The 2024 ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

Determine the rarity of your collections with precision search

Learn how Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) members use FirstSearch to determine rarity of the items they acquire and sell.

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Organize your collections to share and preserve history

Learn how the Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies uses FirstSearch to locate and share collections.

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See how the University of California, Davis empowers researchers with quick and efficient access to the resources they need worldwide.

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Discover how Syracuse University supports researchers’ needs for unique resources in a variety of languages.