Find Materials
Learn how to locate our resources, from searching by topic to looking for specific formats.
Find Materials Using Library Search
Use the library’s main search portal to find materials in our catalog as well as articles, databases, and more.
Find Materials By Topic
How to get started finding materials on a topic.
Find Books in Various Formats
How to find print books, ebooks, audiobooks, and more.
Find Articles
Find specific articles or articles by topic or subject area.
Find Audio
Find audio recordings, from music to spoken word.
Find Video
Find film and other videos in various formats.
Find Textbooks and Course Materials
Get what you need for class through the library.
Find Special Collections and Archival Materials
Find unique and archival materials, and items in special collections.
Find Other Types of Materials
Locate newspapers, data sets, maps, dissertations, microforms, and more.
Find Materials in the Library by Call Number
How to use an item’s call number to find where it’s located in the library.
Find Materials Using Other Catalogs
Find what you’re looking for at libraries beyond U-M.
Ask a Librarian
Can’t find it, or not sure what you need? Contact us to connect with someone who can help.