Find Books

Search online catalogs for books and other materials

On-Campus Materials

• Online Library Catalog
  Search for books, journals, and other materials at UIUC libraries.
• New Books
  Browse a monthly list of selected new acquisitions, arranged by subject.

Off-Campus Materials

• WorldCat
  Search libraries worldwide. Can request loans of materials not available through UIUC or ILCSO network.
• I-Share Catalog
  Find and place requests for materials located at I-Share libraries (over 50 academic libraries in Illinois).
• Health Sciences (UIC)
  Most of the items in this catalog are at the University of Illinois at Chicago, but searches can be limited to the Library of Health Sciences-Urbana.
• Local Public Libraries
  Search 60 area public libraries, including Champaign Public and Urbana Free. (Note: must have LINC card to borrow or place requests.)

Other Resources

• How do I find books?
  A series of brief tutorials on using the catalog.
• Books in Print
  Verify whether a particular title exists and if it is available in print.
• Dissertations and Theses
  Guide to locating dissertations and theses in the UIUC library and online.

Can't Find the Book You Are Looking For?

• How do I find books not available at UIUC?
  Walks you through the process of requesting materials from other libraries, including interlibrary loan.
• Request an item for purchase
  Fill out a form and make purchase suggestions to the ESSL subject specialists.