Find Books
These are general guidelines for finding books. We are happy to help you if you have questions or need help with your specific topic.
1. Search a catalog
- BLC Worldcat catalog: searches the UNH Library as well as the Boston Library Consortium and worldwide
- UNH Library catalog: searches just the holdings at the UNH library locations in Durham and Manchester
- Hint: To find books on a topic, do a keyword search. In your results, look for other keywords or subject terms that may also be relevant for your topic.
- Hint: You can change the search to title when looking for a specific item
- Hint: You can change the search to author when looking for books by a person or organization; for a person, enter last name first, then first name
- Hint: You can find additional ways to refine or narrow your search under Advanced Search
2. Note the location, call number, and status for availability
Example
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dimond -- Level 5 | QK46.5 .H85 P66 2001 | DUE 04-19-13 |
| BioSci Stacks | QK46.5 .H85 P66 2001 | Available |
| Manchester General Coll | QK46.5 .H85 P66 2001 | Available |
3. Go to the location of the book(s); Durham library building locations
Hint: You may want to browse nearby books on the shelf as they are often on the same subject.
4. Check out books
Once you find your book(s), check them out at the Circulation Desk in Dimond Level 3 (Main Floor) or at the branch library service desk. You will need to have your UNH library card with you.
Additional information
What if the book is in Manchester?
To have the book delivered to Durham, use the request form or contact the Circulation Desk, Dimond Main Floor.
What if the book is checked out?
The library catalog will indicate its due date. To get the book, you can
- Request it through the BLC Worldcat catalog; books often arrive within 2-5 days
- Recall the checked-out book
Note: this service is available only to UNH students, faculty, and staff.
What if the book shows a link instead of a call number?
The UNH Library provides access to many electronic books (e-books) as well as government publications, and journals that are available online. Click on the link to view.
What if the UNH Library does not have the book I need?
You can request it through BLC Worldcat or Interlibrary Loan. You may also ask us to purchase the book for the collection.