Library Guides: How do I find books?: Finding Books at Other Libraries

Finding Books at Other Libraries

The Library's interlibrary loan service allows you to request books from other libraries and have them sent to the University of Chicago Library. We participate in borrowing agreements with the Big 10 / BTAA and Ivy Plus institutions. However, we can obtain books from other libraries as well. You can use the catalogs listed below to identify books at other libraries.

Catalogs for Interlibrary Loan

WorldCat (OCLC) This link opens in a new window
Look for the "Find It!" icon to place a request via interlibrary loan.
WorldCat is a database that allows researchers to search the combined catalogs of hundreds of libraries around the world. It contains more than 52 million records for books, journals, audiovisual materials and more. This source can help researchers find items, verify citations, and identify which libraries hold a particular title.
Center for Research Libraries Catalog This link opens in a new window
CRL is a consortium of North American academic and independent research libraries. Its shared collections include newspapers (foreign, domestic, and specialized), foreign doctoral dissertations, and other traditional materials.
CRL is a consortium of North American academic and independent research libraries. Its shared collections include newspapers (foreign, domestic, and specialized), foreign doctoral dissertations, and other traditional materials. Use Interlibrary Loan to request materials from CRL. CRL is located on the south side of the U of C campus.

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