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Western (Individualized Studies): Find Books

Requesting books and articles

Interlibrary Loan

Searched Miami's catalog and OhioLink and still can't find the book you want?
Request it through interlibrary loan.
Interlibrary loan will find a library that owns the book, and will request it on your behalf.
To request a book through interlibrary loan, fill out the online form: https://ill.lib.miamioh.edu/illiad/

Book search tips

Use the catalog to your advantage

  • Do a general search on a topic of interest and use the subjects to the left of your results to see what areas of research exist in that area.
  • Use the subjects on the left to explore other disciplines related to your topic.
  • Found a good book on your topic? Browse the shelf nearby to find other books on the same subject.

Requesting book chapters

Are you off-campus and not able to get to the Libraries? 

Request a book chapter

Search ebook collections

Limit search to e-books

Limit to, electronic resources selected

 

Books not available at MU

Often with Western projects, the Libraries will not have a book or other materials central to your research. Don't worry. There are several ways to locate materials the library doesn't own and have them sent to you.