Once you've identified subject headings and keywords, you're ready to begin searching for books and articles. Books from Dugan Library may be checked out for 30 days at a time, but you are allowed to renew if you need them longer.
The link below will allow you to search for books in our library.
Search both the print and electronic library collections at Dugan Library as well as for resources held in databases and libraries worldwide. Records will include access information for items owned by Newman University and interlibrary loan request forms for items we don't own but can borrow from another library.
Since it is not possible for our library to have books on every topic on our shelves, we provide a way for you to search for books from other libraries.
You'll want to search WorldCat Discovery. Just as our library catalog allows you to search what we own, WorldCat will search libraries from all around the world.
If you find a book that you would be interested in borrowing, this is called interlibrary loan. This a free service that we provide for you as a student at Newman University. However, there are a couple of things to remember, the book is not yours to keep and it needs to be returned by the due date given from the lending library. You can request to borrow books and videos.
Search WorldCat to discover books not owned by our library. You can submit a request to borrow items from other libraries. This is a free service for NU students.
Search both the print and electronic library collections at Dugan Library as well as for resources held in databases and libraries worldwide. Records will include access information for items owned by Newman University and interlibrary loan request forms for items we don't own but can borrow from another library.
The video above reviews how to request a book from another library.
