Often, the fastest route to library materials is the public or university library in your area. Make sure you are aware of these important local resources. As an enrolled student at UW-L you are eligible to use the facilities and their resources of all UW-System libraries.

• Other Libraries
• Map of 26 UW Colleges & four year campuses

Consult the "Finding Articles" links on the Resources for Distant Learners Page. This will lead you to off-campus access to information databases, many of which contain full text articles.

Remember, Murphy Library subscribes to many full text databases. If a magazine or journal is not available full text in one database, it might be in another. The way to find out if a magazine or journal is available in a full text database (or on the library shelves) is to type the name of the magazine or journal into the Periodicals Holdings List.

Search the Murphy Catalog for books, videos, etc.

You can log in to the Murphy Catalog and check the status of your requests, renew materials, etc. from home.

Do not just limit yourself to holdings within Murphy Library. Make sure you search other UW-System libraries at the same time, using the Other Libraries area of the Murphy Catalog. Instructions are as follows:

1. Select Other Libraries from the buttons near the top of the Murphy Catalog.
   
    
2. Then, select Universal Borrower Libraries to get books, videos, etc. from other libraries in 2-4 days. Delivered to the library of your choice.
   
   
   Read more about this valuable service called Universal Borrowing.

If you found materials that are not available online, try one of the following for fastest results:

• Contact your local public library or college library and look for the materials there.
• Ask your local public library about their interlibrary loan service. Use this for books, articles, videos, etc. that are not available in Murphy Library. It may be more convenient and faster than going through Murphy Library's interlibrary loan service.

If you were not able to find the materials you need online or at a local library, you may request them from Murphy Library. Use the following resources:

• Delivering Materials to Distance Learners. Explains procedures and policies.
• Delivery Request Form (ILLiad)

A number of resources are available to help you with your research. Most are available on the Resources for Distance Learners web page. In addition, remember to use the reference services at your local library or local college. Most libraries offer free walk-up or telephone reference service.