Subjects

Databases

Search online catalogs for books and other 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.

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.)

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.

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.