Need a Book, Journal or Newspaper Article?
- Start with the UW College online catalog to look for books, CDs, DVDs, journal or newspaper articles (in print). Click on More Libraries to add all UW System libraries to your search.
- Electronic Articles (many in full text) can be found in our online databases. Not sure which database to use? Try a general one like: Academic Search Complete, ABI/Inform, JSTOR, or Newspaper Source.
- Need More? Try interlibrary loan as a final step. Or try searching WorldCat first and click on the ILLiad link when you find an item you want.
- Still have questions? Call the library, 335-5206 or use our online chat reference, WildChat, found on the library homepage.
Topics include:
- How to use Library Course pages
- How to request books via Interlibrary Loan
- Distinguishing between scholarly and popular publications
- Searching for articles in the databases
- What is the Find It button?
- Guides to specific databases
- Using Wikipedia for academic research