This document provides step-by-step instructions for ordering a book from another UW System library using the UW-Manitowoc library catalog. It describes searching the catalog to see if an item is available at UW-Manitowoc or another library, requesting the item if it is at another library, and receiving an email notification when it arrives. The process involves filling out an online form with your student ID number and barcode and selecting your pickup location.

1. How to Order a Book from
Another UW System Library
Using the UW-Manitowoc Library
Catalog

2. It doesn’t matter
what you’re looking
for—book, DVD,
CD--if it’s on a
library shelf, you
use the catalog to
find it

3. Step One: Go to
the UW-
Manitowoc
Library Home
Page
Find the link to the library from the
main UW-Manitowoc home page
OR
Type the URL into your browser’s
address box
http://www.manitowoc.uwc.edu/library/
OR
Use a search engine to search for
“UW-Manitowoc Library”

4. The next step is to
select the “Books,
You’ll
CDs, DVDs” link on
the Library home
page.

5. And this is it—the library catalog.
We’re at the advanced search tab,
but it’s cool. If you ever need
help, you know who to ask, right?
The librarian. More info ahead.

6. One of three results is possible from a
catalog search
Search for item
in the library
catalog
Is it at another
Is it at UW- of the UW Is it not
Manitowoc? Colleges available at all?
libraries?
Go to the More
Find the item Libraries tab
Request it
on the shelf and search
again

7. Let’s search for
something.
Then we’ll find
out if it’s here
or at another
library.
Search by title,
author, keyword,
subject, or call
number (if you
know it).
Limit the search to Manitowoc by scrolling
down the above menu bar in order to see
what is available here only. Set no limits to
explore the collections of the other UW
Colleges libraries in addition to
Manitowoc’s.

8. Hi. Lady AND gaga is a
keyword search. Just
type in your words and
put the word AND in-
between them. Then
search.

9. Look here—UW-
Manitowoc has “The
Fame” on CD. We
rock!

10. I’m not much of a Gaga fan.
Country music is what I like.
So I’m redoing the search and
mixing it up this time,
searching by author, not
keyword. Just for fun. ;)

11. She’s one of
the first
authors
listed. Go for
it!

12. The CD is at
Marinette and I
know exactly
what to do. I
select the
“Request this
item” button
above.

13. I keep my student ID handy for
moments like this. I haven’t
memorized my barcode number yet.
Just fill in the
blanks with your
student ID number
and last name.
Ha! I have!

14. Go ahead.
Select OK.

15. Now I’ll select UW-
Manitowoc as my pickup
location, put my barcode
number in again, and
submit the request. It
takes half a minute.

17. And that’s all you
need to do for
now. You’ll get an
email notice when
your request
arrives at the
library.
Bring your
student ID
with you when
you come to
pick it up.

18. I’ve stumped
the system. My
title is not
available—
anywhere! See,
no hits listed.

19. It’s cool. I
just click on
the “More
Libraries”
button.

20. Select All UW
System/
Universal
Borrowing
Libraries and
hit “Connect”

21. Redo your search and click on “Search”

22. At the time of the
search, this book is
available at seven
different UW
libraries.
Select
“Show”

23. Two records are shown. Note
that one is checked out (#2).
Click on the title for #1,
which is available.

24. A list of holdings appears at
the bottom of the record.
To order one, click on the
“Request this item” button
found at the top

25. Insert your
barcode number
and last name.
Click Login.

26. Select “OK.”

27. Use the drop-
down menu to
select a library
to order from.
Put in your barcode #
(again). Don’t forget
to pick out campus
location: UW-
Manitowoc!
Submit your
request.

28. An email will be sent to
your campus address
when the item arrives
in the library. Bring
your ID and ask for it
at the circulation desk.
Expect it in 2-5 days.
The process will get
easier the more
often you do it. So
use it! Order And ask for help
whatever you can, whenever you need
whenever you like. it. 