To find print and electronic materials in the University Libraries, use the library catalog. You can also use the advanced search option and select "Italian" in the language drop-down box before submitting your search.

When you locate your item you have two choices:

Print books

You can request the item using "I want it" on the item record and pick it up at the Pattee/Paterno Common Service Desk. Or, you can retrieve the book yourself from either Pattee/Paterno stacks. If you choose this option, make sure you write down the location and call number of the item.

Electronic Books

Access to digital content may vary, but in many cases you will be able to download materials in pdf format. 

Finding short stories in Italian

Short stories are published in several formats including books, short story collections, and magazines. To find short stories, use the advanced search option and and select "Italian" in the language drop-down box. 

If the item is not available in the catalog, there are other options:

• Try Interlibrary loan (ILLIAD)
• Browse materials in libraries worldwide using WorldCat (OCLC FirstSearch) and use the "Request via ILL" link to have items delivered to you.
• Check out the HathiTrust Digital Library which includes millions of books and other content for free. 
• And if nothing works, you can also try Google Books.