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How to find books

Find books using Discover@MU

Discover@MU search box

The book catalog is integrated with the search box on the homepage which is called Discover@MU. Discover@MU search results include books, DVDs, recordings, and other physical materials, as well as articles, e-books, journals, videos, and additional digital materials from library databases.  It will also show items located at the other three University of Missouri campuses.

You will  see books available at the other UM Libraries. Use the Place Request button to have the book delivered to this campus for check out.

Locate books in the Library

Book results will show you:

  • Which campus library holds the book (look for MU in the location, and if you don't see it, click "+" to see more locations)
  • The Call Number for the book - be sure to write this down before going to the shelves to find the book.
  • If the book is in Ellis Library, use this guide to determine the location of the call number in the building.
  • Use the "Place Request" button Place request button to have the book pulled for you (note: this process is not necessarily the fastest way to get the book, as it depends on circulation staff having extra time to retrieve the book for you).Discover@MU record for book