LSC 560: Scientific Writing (Fall 2025) : Library Catalog
The Library Catalog
The UW-Madison Libraries provide access to millions of print and ebooks that provide additional context and understanding on an issue, technology, community, etc.
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The Library CatalogSearch for books across all of the UW-Madison Libraries in the Library Catalog. Click the "Available Online" box for ebooks.
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WorldCat via FirstSearchWorld's largest catalog of global library resources. FirstSearch interface has advanced searching options, displays all editions, and integrates UW interlibrary loan services.
Tips for Searching the Library Catalog
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Searching the Library CatalogThis tutorial will help you find books using the Library Catalog.
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Refining Your Library Catalog Search ResultsThis tutorial explains how to refine a Library Catalog search to get fewer and more relevant results.
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Requesting Books through the CatalogThis tutorial will explain how UW-Madison students, faculty, and staff may request items and have them delivered to a campus library of their choice for pickup.
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Using Interlibrary LoanThis tutorial will explain how you can request items from libraries outside of Wisconsin through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) at no extra cost to you.