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Nonprofit Research: Library Resources and Services

Guide to UWM Libraries research tools and library services.

Search for Books (UWM Libraries)

Use this subset of Search@UW to search for books, videos and DVDs at the UWM Libraries.


* enter one or more words relating to your topic
* use quotes to search phrases: "capital punishment"
* use * to truncate: child* retrieves child childish children etc.

Example nonprofit* fundraising

Locating Books in the Library

►  When you identify a library book that you need for your research, write down the location and call number.

** Golda Meir Library location guide

►  For circulating books, make sure to check the status to determine if the book is available.

►  See the How Do I Find Books FAQ for more information.

If UWM doesn't own the book...

For books that are not owned by the UWM Libraries, use one of the following services to request or obtain it:

See also: UWM Faculty/Staff Library Privileges at Other Libraries.