Q. How do I find books?

Search for books

To find books and other resources such as videos, maps, and music recordings in the UWM Libraries' collections, use Search@UW. You can search for a specific book by title or author, or search terms (keywords).

After you identify a book you’d like to use, click on the title to pull up details.

In the 'Get It' or 'View It' section of the record you will find information that will help you access the book:

Location

Look under the "Location Items" section of the book record to see where the book is held (either UW Milwaukee Libraries or UW Milwaukee Waukesha Library). Most books that can be checked out will have the location "UW Milwaukee MKE Main Collection."

Use the first letter of the call number to determine where to go in the building with the library location guide. In location you may also see a number of special areas in the building, such as Music Collection, Reference, Archives, etc. See Building Information and Floorplans or Ask a Librarian for help if you are unsure where to go. ebook locations will appear as an access link for the item. For information on how to find and access ebooks, visit the Books at UWM guide (linked below)

Find a book on the shelf

The call number provides the location or "address" of each book on the shelf.

Status

The status of the book indicates its availability for loan. The status “Item in place” means the book is on the shelf and available to be checked out.

Checking Out Books

You can check it out at the circulation desk in the lobby of the west wing with a valid student, faculty, or staff ID.