Frequently Asked Questions
Finding and Checking Out Books
Does the library have books for UWM courses?
Usually not; library collections do not in general overlap with what is available in the UWM Bookstore. Our collection development budget could not withstand ordering dozens of copies of books every few years (as new editions are released) for each UWM class.
You may search the library catalog using these instructions to check if the library has any book title. UW System Borrowing may also be used to obtain course books, however the Interlibrary Loan Office does not provide textbooks that are required for classes.
Course materials are occasionally placed on reserve by instructors. Select the Course Reserve link on the homepage to search for these items.
You can see which books are required for classes online, via the bookstore's textbooks information. The library also provides links to several online booksellers, which may be used to search for the best price for course books.
It is the responsibility of students to acquire textbooks required for courses. You can discuss your options with your instructor.