Searching the Library Collection
To find print books and e-books (and much more) provided by the Library, search the Library Catalog:
http://catalog.lib.uchicago.edu/
Can't Find the Book You Wanted?
Use the "Can't Find It? link in the catalog record to place a request for staff to search for the book
Ask the Library to purchase a copy of the book
Requesting books and media from other libraries using interlibrary loan service
TIP: WorldCat is a useful resource for identifying books that are not in the University of Chicago Library
Proquest Digital Dissertations is a resource listing dissertations from US and Canada. Some dissertations are available for full text download.
Used/antiquarian book sources on the web:
- AddAll (this is a good metasearch site that offers price/availability comparisons)
- Bookfinder.com
- Advanced Book Exchange
Geologic Guidebooks
Geologic field trip guidebooks are an excellent resource for detailed geologic information relating to specific localities. Since the guidebooks are usually not commercially produced and may have had limited distribution, they are sometimes challenging to find. The Geologic Guidebooks of North America Database is a good starting point to locate information about field trip guidebooks.
Contact Information
Andrea Twiss-Brooks
Director, Humanities and Area Studies
Chemistry and Geophysical Sciences Librarian
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Useful Information
Find It!
When searching databases, the 
button, when present, can be used to locate an item in the Library Catalog, to gain access to the full-text of an article, or to send an interlibrary loan order..
Proxy It!
Get access to library resources from off campus with ⇒ ProxyIt! ⇐. For Chrome, Firefox or Safari, drag the link to your bookmarks tool bar. For Internet Explorer, right-click on the link and select "Add to Favorites...".
Purchase Request
The Library welcomes suggestions for the acquisition of materials which support the University's teaching and research programs. Use this form to submit a request. It will be routed to the appropriate subject specialist for consideration.