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Harold Washington College Library

How do I know if my textbook is in the library?

  1. Check the online catalog to find out if your book is available in the library. It is important that you know certain pieces of information before you search. These include one or a combination of the following: title of the book, author / editor names, edition. This information can be found in the syllabus for the class.

  2. You can search by TITLE, AUTHOR, KEYWORD, or a combination. 

  3. Librarians are available to assist you with searching the catalog and checking that the specific edition you need is available.

  4. Copy the Library of Congress call number, a series of letters and numbers assigned to each book. The location will read "Harold Washington Reserve Books." 

  5. Image of the record of a book in the library's online catalog. The call number is circled.