Answered By: Anna Wigtil
Last Updated: Jul 16, 2024     Views: 143

1. Determine if the book is available

2. If the book is available, identify the location code--this tells you in which library location a book is located. 

The location code information is listed before the call number in the library catalog record.

You can go to a book's location, or you can click "Request Delivery" or "Find This for Me" to have it delivered to a library more convenient for you.

3. Find the correct section of that library. This is especially important in Love Library since it is so big.

  • In Love Library, location is typically based on call number or format (e.g., DVDs). The Love Library Call Number Locator will direct you to the proper part of the building.
  • The other library locations are typically small enough that their collections are all in one place.

4. Use the call number to find the book on the shelf.

5. If you can't find the book, ask a librarian for help--we are always happy to assist you.

If you want to skip the finding process altogether and you don't want to browse the shelves for other related books, you can place a request to have a book retrieved and held for you to pick up.