Library Catalogs: Find books and journals
- Library Catalog Find books and other materials at the University of Illinois and in other I-Share Libraries. UI's online resources are included in the catalog.
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- Library Catalog Journal Search Search for a journal by title or ISSN to find print holdings or online access.
- WorldCat Find books in any library worldwide. If a book is not in our Library Catalog or I-Share, Interlibrary Loan requests can be placed directly from WorldCat.
Suggest a library purchase
The University Library welcomes purchase suggestions. If the library does not own a book or journal you need, ask them to acquire it.
Find a specific article online or in print
- Easy Search Enter an article title, click search, and look for "Get PDF" or "Get Fulltext" links in the matching results.
- Library Catalog Journal SearchIf the DOI lookup and Easy Search do not locate online full text of your article, check our holdings using the library catalog journal search. If the library has the print volume, you can request it or request a scan via Doc Express. If we do not have the journal at all, request the article via Interlibrary Loan.
- Document delivery servicesIf online full text is not availble for your article, the Library can still provide a PDF.
- Don't Forget Digital LibrariesFreely available online content may not be represented in the Library Catalog. It is worth checking relevant digital libraries.
Find Dissertations and Theses
- How to find and acquire dissertations Guide to finding and acquiring dissertations from any institution.
- ProQuest Dissertations and Theses This link opens in a new window Find dissertations from any Institution. Many full text dissertations available.
- University of Illinois Dissertations and Theses, full text in IDEALS Dissertations and Theses are now deposited into the University's Institutional Repository, IDEALS, and most are freely available. Scanning and deposit of retrospective theses and dissertations is ongoing.
Find a Dictionary, Encyclopedia, or other Reference Tool
- Online Reference CollectionSearch within key reference works for specific info, or find a specialized reference resource by subject or type.