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Online Library Catalog
Search for books, journals, and other materials by title, author, subject, keywords, material type, or publication date.
Classic Catalog
Search for books, journals, and other materials by call number, title, author, subject heading, or keywords.
SSHEL New Books
Browse a monthly list of new books acquired by the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library.
New Books
Create a list of new books acquired by a specific library or in a specific subject area.

I-Share Catalog
Find and place requests for materials located at I-Share libraries (over 75 academic libraries in Illinois).
WorldCat
Search libraries worldwide. Can request loans of materials not available through UIUC or I-Share network.
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 Champaign Public and Urbana Free libraries (Note: must have local library card to borrow or place requests.)

Tips for Using the VuFind Catalog
A series of brief tutorials on using the catalog.
How do I find books not available at UIUC?
Walks you through the process of requesting materials from other libraries, including Interlibrary Loan.
Recommend an Item for Purchase
Fill out a form and make purchase suggestions to the SSHEL librarians.