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Chapter 6 Table of Contents

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Chapter 6: Using Library Resources

Information Resources

Finding Books

The USM Library Catalog

You can choose to search a combined catalog that contains information about the items owned by all of the USM libraries or to search individual campus library catalogs. The catalog lists books, videos, government documents, and journal holdings of all USM libraries. It identifies which campuses own the materials, their locations within the respective libraries, and whether the materials are available to be checked out. In addition, the online catalog provides access to the library catalogs of other institutions outside the USM.

All currently enrolled UMUC students in the continental United States can use the library catalog to place holds on circulating library books. The 14-digit barcode on the back of your UMUC ID card should already be registered in the system. However, if the system does not recognize you as a valid user, call ILS at 301-985-7209, 800-888-UMUC (8682) ext. 7209 or send an e-mail to library@umuc.edu to register your barcode.

Keep in mind that loan periods vary among USM libraries. If you return a book late, you will be billed by the lending library, not by UMUC. If you accumulate excessive fines or lose books, your borrowing privileges may be restricted or suspended.

Delivery of USM Books in the Maryland area

You can request that circulating books owned by USM libraries be delivered to any other USM library, including the Shady Grove Library/Media Center in Rockville, Maryland, the Annapolis Center, or the Waldorf Center for Higher Education. You can request this service using the Place Hold command in the catalog. You cannot place a hold/recall on noncirculating items such as reference books, journals, or videos. To place a hold, follow the following steps:

1. Connect to the USM library catalog from the ILS Web page (www.umuc.edu/library).
   

2. At the first screen, choose the combined University System of Maryland catalog.
   

3. Search your topic and select a book that you want to place on hold.
   

4. Click the Place Hold icon on the left hand side of the full record screen. Enter your barcode (the 14-digit number on the back of your student ID) and last name and indicate where you want the book to be sent.
   

5. You will be notified by mail when the item you requested is ready for pickup.

Delivery of USM Books outside of Maryland in the continental United States

1. Place a hold on the book as detailed above.
   

2. Select DE as your pick up location.
   

3. ILS will ship the book to you and arrange for its pickup when you are ready to return it.
   

4. For more information about this service, see U.S. Distance Education Book Delivery.

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