Introduction to Library Resources

Finding Books

The University Library of Columbus provides several options for accessing books: IUPUC's online library catalog (IUCAT), WorldCat, Google Books, and interlibrary loan (ILL). Each offers a different scope and each provides a different way of accessing books.

ULC - Finding Books

Indiana University Library Catalog (IUCAT)

Indiana University Library Catalog (IUCAT)
IUPUC's online library catalog provides comprehensive access to millions of items held by the IU Libraries statewide, including books, recordings, US government publications, periodicals, and other types of material.

WorldCat Search Box

IU doesn't have every book. If you are not finding what you need in IUCAT, then search WorldCat, which contains books from libraries all over the country. If you find a good book, you can request it via InterLibrary Loan.

Google Books

Google Books is a search engine that lists many books available at different libraries throughout the United States. Google Books provides limited previews and full-text searches of some books, as well as a search field to check availability of a book at libraries near you.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Interlibrary Loan at IUPUC
If you cannot locate a copy of material that you need in our library, we will get a copy for you from another library. Your request will arrive between three and ten days.

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