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Quick links to basic guides for common library tasks. 

General Help

• Using the Library - A guide for Prairie Research Institute staff
• Prairie Research Institute Library Frequently Asked Questions

Finding Books / Using Online Catalogs

Learn how to use the University Library Online Catalog to find materials on campus, and the I-share catalog to find and request materials from the 75 other Illinois academic libraries that belong to I-Share.

• Tips for using the University Library Online Catalog
• Finding Research Materials of All Types
• Find Books
• Find Dissertations

Finding Journals and Articles

• Find Journals
• Find Articles By Subject with Easy Search
• Easy Search tutorial
• Literature databases recommended for Prairie Research Institute researchers

Interlibrary Loan Services

Use Interlibrary Loan to request books not available in the University Library or another I-Share Library, and to request copies of articles not available online or in print at the University Library.

• University Library's Interlibrary Loan Policies and FAQ
• Obtaining Articles that are not at Illinois
• Obtaining Books that are not at Illinois

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Last modified by: Susan Braxton on 12/6/12