How to Order a Book from Another UW System Library

Using the UW-Manitowoc Library Catalog

It doesn’t matter what you’re looking

for—book, DVD, CD--if it’s on a

library shelf, you use the catalog to

find it

Step One: Go to the UW-Manitowoc Library Home Page

Find the link to the library from the main UW-Manitowoc home page

OR

Type the URL into your browser’s address boxhttp://www.manitowoc.uwc.edu/library/

OR

Use a search engine to search for “UW-Manitowoc Library”

You’llThe next step is to select the “Books,

CDs, DVDs” link on the Library home

page.

And this is it—the library catalog. We’re at the advanced search tab,

but it’s cool. If you ever need help, you know who to ask, right? The librarian. More info ahead.

One of three results is possible from a catalog search

Search for item in the library

catalog

Is it at UW-Manitowoc?

Find the item on the shelf

Is it at another of the UW Colleges

libraries?

Request it

Is it not available at all?

Go to the More Libraries tab and search

again

Limit the search to Manitowoc by scrolling down the above menu bar in order to see

what is available here only. Set no limits to explore the collections of the other UW

Colleges libraries in addition to Manitowoc’s.

Search by title, author, keyword,

subject, or call number (if you

know it).

Let’s search for something.

Then we’ll find out if it’s here or at another

library.

Hi. Lady AND gaga is a keyword search. Just

type in your words and put the word AND in-between them. Then

search.

Look here—UW-Manitowoc has “The Fame” on CD. We

rock!

I’m not much of a Gaga fan. Country music is what I like.

So I’m redoing the search and mixing it up this time,

searching by author, not keyword. Just for fun. ;)

She’s one of the first authors

listed. Go for it!

The CD is at Marinette and I

know exactly what to do. I

select the “Request this item” button

above.

I keep my student ID handy for moments like this. I haven’t

memorized my barcode number yet.

Ha! I have!

Just fill in the blanks with your

student ID number and last name.

Go ahead. Select OK.

Now I’ll select UW-Manitowoc as my pickup location, put my barcode

number in again, and submit the request. It

takes half a minute.

And that’s all you need to do for

now. You’ll get an email notice when

your request arrives at the

library.

Bring your student ID

with you when you come to pick it up.

I’ve stumped the system. My

title is not available—

anywhere! See, no hits listed.

It’s cool. I just click on the “More Libraries”

button.

Select All UW System/

Universal Borrowing

Libraries and hit “Connect”

Redo your search and click on “Search”

At the time of the search, this book is available at seven

different UW libraries.

Select “Show”

Two records are shown. Note that one is checked out (#2).

Click on the title for #1, which is available.

A list of holdings appears at the bottom of the record. To order one, click on the

“Request this item” button found at the top

Insert your barcode number and last name.

Click Login.

Select “OK.”

Use the drop-down menu to select a library to order from.

Put in your barcode # (again). Don’t forget to pick out campus

location: UW-Manitowoc!

Submit your request.

An email will be sent to your campus address when the item arrives in the library. Bring

your ID and ask for it at the circulation desk. Expect it in 2-5 days.

The process will get easier the more

often you do it. So use it! Order

whatever you can, whenever you like.

And ask for help whenever you need

it.