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Creative Writing: Find Books

What's a Library Catalog?

Use OneSearch to search the library catalog, or the collection of everything the library owns. OneSearch is the neighborhood block party of the library: it's got something for everybody, but it's also kind of loud and overwhelming and hard to find the people you want to hang with. You'll find books, news, research, videos, and more, coming from all of the library's subscription databases and the open web. Use limiters to find what you're looking for. 

How to Search for Books in the Library

 

You can use OneSearch to search both our physical collection of books on the third floor and thousands of ebooks on topics in all disciplines. 

Navigate to OneSearch from the library home page by clicking "Search for Articles, Books, and More."

 

Once you're in OneSearch, type the title of the book you're looking for in the search bar. Click the drop-down menu underneath the search bar labeled "All items." To limit your search for books and ebooks, select "Books," then click the green magnifying glass to search.

 

 

If the library has the book on the shelves, you'll see the location (Library Main Stacks) and the call number.

 

Book with call number

 

All books are organized from 0 - 1000 and labeled with a call number. Call number ranges are on the ends of each of the shelves. Once you find the book on the third floor, you can check it out at the Information Desk on the first floor and take it home with you. 

Interlibrary Loan

Can't find the book you need in our catalog? You can request it through our interlibrary loan service (ILL).

ILL Log-In and Frequently Asked Questions