The quickest way to find a book is to type the book title or some words from the title into the Search Everything box on the Libraries and Learning Services website homepage.

Other options: Two other options are to click the drop down arrow next to Everything and select Books OR go to The Catalogue...

The Catalogue lists all the books, journals, DVDs, videos etc in the library system.

• Use the Catalogue to find books and journals. 
• For books, the Catalogue either gives you details of the location (which library and the call number) of the print book and/or a link to an electronic version (e-book).
• It also tells you if the print book is on loan or available.

If you are looking for a specific book type the title or relevant keywords from the title or a combination of some title words and author names into the search box. In the example below the book's title has been typed into the Search Everything box on the Libraries and Learning Services homepage.

This is the result from a Search Everything search

 This is the search in the Catalogue

 This is the result from a search in the Catalogue.

The above examples have a message about versions. Click messages about versions of items as these usually indicate newer or different editions.

This book has two editions. 

Th most recent edition is free and full text online.

  The most recent edition is free and full text online.
 

To see locations and the call number for a print copy of this book click Available at or click on the book title. 

Borrowing

To borrow, take the book and your Campus Card (University ID card) to a self issue machine. No ID = NO borrowing. Books can also be issued at the Lending Desk.

You can return books from The University of Auckland libraries to any library in the University library system, except Short Loan books must be returned at the library you borrowed them from.

Short Loan

• Books with a Short Loan location cannot be recalled or sent to another library or to your home.

• Books on short loan at the Philson Library are behind the Lending Desk.
  Please ask at the Lending Desk for the books you want (maximum of 3 books at any one time).

• To see if a book is on Short Loan use the Catalogue and type in some words from the book title. When a record displays click the Available at link.
  
  
• Some courses have Talis course reading lists which list and link to the Catalogue record for the required and recommended texts. These reading lists are accessible in individual course pages in Canvas and at Course reading lists

  

The book is on loan.

• If you use The Catalogue, search for the book. Click on the book title in the results list. Part way down the record click the Sign in link.
  
  
  
  
• Alternatively you can 'sign in' on the Catalogue homepage before you do a search.
  
  
  
  

• You will then have the option to click Get item.

The book is available but at another campus library.

The same steps apply if the print book is available but is not at your usual library.
If you only wanted a chapter, click Get part. The chapter will be scanned and emailed to you.

How do  you know when the book is waiting for you to collect?

• You will receive an email notice when the book is available for you to collect.

• You can also Sign in and view your My Library Account to see if the book is waiting for you.  

There is more information at Requesting.