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This guide will demonstrate how to search for and
request items from other libraries
using WorldCat
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To reach the AU Phillips Library catalog, first go to the library’s home page http://aurora.edu/academics/library/index.html
From the library home page, select the link “Find Books/Media” from the left side of the page.
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Select “Locate books & materials in libraries
around the world using WorldCat”
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You can perform a quick search by selecting WorldCat from the drop down box here and entering your terms in the “Search for” box.
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If the item is available at the AU library,
“Aurora University” will show up in the item information.
To request an item, click on the title to see the item record.
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In the item record, click on
the button ILL to request the item.
If you have an account, you can
login (this is covered in
another tutorial).
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Fill out the information on the form and
click submit at the bottom or
top of the form.
Your university ID is 2251100 + your student ID# on your ID card.
Be sure to use their date format. Date needs to be at least 2 weeks from request date.
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What Happens After You Submit Your Request?
• We will contact you when your book is ready to be picked up (this can take up to two weeks).
• Books from WorldCat have due dates set by the lending library. Call the AU Library’s circulation desk at 630-844-7583 before the due date to request that the item be renewed.
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Finally, if you have any questions, please ask us at the information desk. You can contact us whenever a reference librarian is on duty by phone 630-844-7534, text us at 630-796-7615, email: [email protected], or chat with us from the library’s homepage.