Searching the Library Catalog  

Search the Library Catalog to see what items the Library has in its collections, including:

• Books (print and ebooks)
• Films (DVDs, videos, etc.)
• Recordings (CDs, records, etc.)
• Journals, magazines, and newspapers (print and online)
• Music scores
• U of C dissertations
• Some databases and websites
• Some archival holdings

The Library Catalog has some features not available in Lens, including:

• Browse searching (the "Begins With" option), including a call number browse
• Advanced search features such as date limits, truncation, and limits to specific collections
• The ability to search non-roman languages (keyword search only)

Do not use the Library Catalog to search for articles.  To find articles, use one of the Library's article databases.