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Find a Book at University Library

Questions: https://library.indianapolis.iu.edu/research-help or call 317-274-0469.

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  1. Do you know which book you want?
    1. Yes – Locate the book in IUCAT: www.iucat.iu.edu (Hint: Go to the advanced search screen and do a search for the ‘Title’ and ‘Author’) [Example: Title: 1984, Author: Orwell, George]
    2. No. – Search IUCAT for a keyword related to your topic (Hint: Try doing a Subject search by changing the dropdown menu from ‘All Fields’ to ‘Subject’). [Example: Subject: Dystopias]
  2. Is the book available at IUI University Library? (Hint: Click on the title to view the item’s record, look at the holdings information).
    1. Yes. – Take the book and your Crimson Card to the Service & Information Desk on the 2nd floor to check out.
    2. No. – See next question.
      1. Stuck? Ask a librarian for maps of the library and how to use the Library of Congress call numbers to locate your book.
    3. Maybe. - Books available at UL will have the location: Indianapolis - University Library. Find your book in the library by using the "Call Number." For example, DS805 .K83 2004. Books starting with A-N are on the 3rd floor and P-Z are on the 4th floor.
  3. Is the book available at another IU library?
    1. Yes. – Use the ‘Request This’ link on the IUCAT record. [Red ‘Request This’ button icon]. Then, Use your IU Login and choose your pickup library! In a few days, you'll get an email notification that your book is available for pick-up.
    2. No. – Try WorldCat and borrow the book using Interlibrary Loan (ILL). [Red ‘Request Item through Interlibrary Loan’ button] In a few weeks, you'll get an email notification your book is available for pick-up.