Whether accessed in print or electronically, books can provide a great starting point for research, often providing a broad overview of a topic, with references to investigate for further research. Other books may be highly specialized or collections of peer-reviewed articles similar to those found in academic journals.  Here at the University of Illinois, the online catalog can provide call number and location information for millions of volumes accessible online and in campus libraries.

If a book you need is not in our catalog or in I-Share you can request it from Interlibrary Loan via Worldcat.