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How do I find books in other libraries?

This page describes how to get books that aren't available in Pollak Library.

1. Request the books you need through ILLiad. This service is free to CSUF students, staff and faculty.

2. Drive to another library that has the books you need.

To find a library with the books you need, check one of several library catalogs with the holdings of local libraries.
WorldCat [CSUF only] - 60,000 libraries worldwide
WorldCat.org [free] - 1.3 billion items in 10,000+ libraries worldwide
Melvyl - University of California libraries
CSU libraries - individual
CSU libraries - union
Greater LA/OC libraries

For additional help, see:

How do I find books by topic?