Use NUsearch (the online catalog) to identify books that the library has, as well as journal titles, microfilm, videos, and other catalogued material. Books are excellent sources of overviews and substantial material on a particular topic, but do not necessarily reflect the most current events.

• NUsearch
  Find books at Northwestern University

• UBorrow
  Consortium of 14 area libraries. Use for quick turnaround time.

• WorldCat
  A catalog that allows you to search most major research collections in the U.S. as well as some foreign libraries. If Northwestern's libraries do not own a book, use the ILL button at the top of Worldcat records to borrow a book from another library

• Interlibrary Loan
  Start here with any questions or to create your own ILL profile.