WRA 135 Writing: Public Life in America: Books

If you already know the title of the book you need, use the library catalog:

MSU Libraries Catalog

To search for books in the MSU Libraries on a topic, you will need to use the catalog, which searches for materials owned and located in the MSU Libraries - including books - and also journal titles, government documents, microforms, videos/DVDs/CDs, etc.

What's in the catalog?

• Everything in the library except for articles.
• Names of journals, magazines, and newspapers with info about our subscriptions, plus links

What's not in the catalog?

• Articles. Click on the "Articles" tab for more info.

Step 1: If the book is CHECKED OUT, try requesting the book from another library:

• Search Uborrow to see if the book is available from one of the CIC (Big Ten) libraries and have the book delivered to the Main Library for you

Step 2: If the book is NOT available in Uborrow:

• Search MeLCat to see if the book is available from other Michigan libraries and request it be delivered to the Main Library for you

Step 3: If the book is NOT available in MeLCat:

• Request the book through ILLiad.

*Alternatively, you can place a Recall on the checked out book. For more information about MSU recall policies, please click on the Recall link or call Circulation at 517-355-2333.