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To look for books by author, title, subject, or keyword use the Library Online Catalog. Select Quick Search. Enter the item title, and click the Start of Title button (Omit beginning articles: A, An, The, Der, El, L', La, etc.). For tips on finding full journal titles from abbreviated titles, click here. If you need help with the online catalog, click on the Help button at the top right of the page, or contact a Biology Library staff member.
The card catalog located on East Wall of the Reading Room may also be used for books published prior to 1978.
See also How Do I Find ..... Books?
Videos from University Library LEARN:
Yes. To request a book from any UIUC library, first find the book in the Library Online Catalog. At the top of the record, click on the Request button . Enter your library borrower ID number (the 14-digit Library # above the bar code on your I-card) and your last name. Click Login. Fill in the provided online form. You may choose to pick up the book at a designated UIUC library or you can have the book sent to your campus office address. Feel free to ask for help at the Reference Desk.
If the book is not in the Library Online Catalog, try searching the CARLI I-Share online catalog -- the database for the CARLI libraries. While still in the Library Online Catalog, click on the I-Share Catalog at the top of the search page. [You may also get directly to I-Share Catalog via the Library Gateway and under Library Catalogs, select I-Share under Off Campus Catalogs.] The default is to search all I-Share libraries. To select a the particular library catalog location you wish to search, click I-Share Members, and the particular location's catalog you wish -- select I-Share for all locations' catalogs. Click Search. All CARLI libraries use the same type of Voyager Endeavor catalog system so search for the book title as you did in the UIUC Library Online Catalog. At the top of the record, click on the Request button . Select your Home ILCSO Library - Univ. of Illinois-UC. Enter your library borrower ID number (the 14-digit Library # above the bar code on your I-card) and your last name. Click Login. Fill in the provided online form. You may choose to pick up the book at a designated UIUC library. Faculty, staff, and graduate students with campus offices select UIUC campus Mail to have the book sent to your campus office address. Feel free to ask for help at the Reference Desk. See video Find a Book that is Unavailable at UIUC.
You can request a book through campus interlibrary loan (when you know that it is not available from any campus library) directly from the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery (ILL/DD). Click on Login to my Account . Log in with your campus NetID and password. Click Return. The first time you do this, you will need to enter your campus address information , as well as your library borrower identification number (above the bar code on your I-card) into the ILLIAD Patron form. Thereafter it will be there automatically, needing editing to update. Click Submit Form. Look over your borrower data details. If not correct, use the back button on your browser to go back and correct the information. Click the Request a Book button. Please note the that the book loan is returned to the owning institution, and that each has its own loan periods. All fields marked with an asterix must be filled in, and as much of the others as you know. Click Submit Request. Notification for the arrival of loans is done by email. You should read your email completely to determine if your material is being held at the Borrowing Office (104A Main Library) or at the Central Circulation Desk (2nd floor Main Library). If you do not use email, other arrangements will be made to let you know that your material has arrived and is ready for pick-up. For more information, see Borrowing Office Policies and FAQs. Related videos from University Library LEARN:
Each week, new books obtained by the Biology Library are displayed on the new book shelf in the Reading Room. The Biology Library New Books List is posted monthly, both online and at the circulation desk.
Books may be checked out for 4 weeks by undergraduate students and non-library staff, and for 16 weeks by graduate students, library staff, academic professionals and faculty. Exceptions are books on Course Reserve, and some series titles (see the item Online Library Catalog record or librarian).
Note: Reference Books are generally library use only. Exceptions may be made M-F with Reference person's approval. No Reference person --- no checkout.
For more information on circulation, fines and other library policies, see the Biology Library's Policies.
The designation
"Film
" or
"Fiche
" above the call number indicates Microform format. Microforms are stored in a
cabinet in the Reading Room near the reshelving area. Microforms may be checked out and have
the same loan period as books. The Biology Library does not have Microform readers but the
following campus libraries do:
Business and Economics Library
101 Main Library
Microfiche/microfilm reader/printer
Main Library Reference Room
200 Main Library
Microfiche reader/printer
Microfilm reader (no printer)
Newspaper Library
246 Main Library
Microfiche reader/printers
Microfilm reader/printers
Government Documents Library
200D Main Library
Microfiche reader/printers
Microfilm reader/printers
Music Library
2136 Music Building 1114 West
Nevada Street
Microfiche reader/printers
Microfilm reader/printers
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