Librarian
Finding Books
How to I Search for Books by Title or Topic?
- Catalog (Penn State University Libraries catalog) This link opens in a new windowUse to find books, videos, maps, music, microfilm titles, and other formats in the University Libraries' collections.
NOTE: you will not find articles from newspapers, magazines, or journals in The CAT - LionSearch This link opens in a new windowan integrated search of books, e-books, research articles, newspaper articles, and other publications.
Interlibrary Loan (ILLIAD)
If Penn State doesn't have what you need, use Interlibrary Loan to request the materials from another library and have them delivered to Penn State.
Requesting Books - World Campus & Distance Researchers
Penn State World Campus and distance researchers can request books be sent via UPS to their current address.
Books will not be shipped outside North America.
- You must have both My Library Account and an ILLiad account.
- Check that you have a current address in both accounts. Specify your campus location (World Campus) and pick up location.
- For items your find through library databases, simply click "I Want It", "Request" or "Get It!" buttons to submit requests.
Additional details on our page for Penn State World Campus and distance researchers