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How to Find a Book

Looking for a book? This guide can help you find a book in our Library, at other academic libraries in Missouri, and help you place an Interlibrary Loan request.

Where to Search for Books

Whether you are looking for a book to read for fun or a source for your research...We can help!

At the UHSP library, the main focus of our collection is pharmacy and other medical subjects. However, don't worry if you need a book outside those areas; between our extensive eBook collections and our 70+ partner libraries in our library consortium, you can find a copy of almost anything you need. 


How to Search for Books

The Library homepage has a few different search options for locating books and eBooks. While there is some overlap between the searches, there are also a few differences in what each is searching. Below are our recommended search options for finding books and more information about each

  • Discovery Search
  • Books Search

Discovery Search

This search can be a little overwhelming as it searches almost all our resources. We recommended using filters and entering specific search terms to narrow your results.

  • What does it search: Books in print at UHSP, our eBook collections, and articles from almost all our databases.  

  • What type of results will I see: Books, eBooks, journal articles, magazine articles, news stories, DVDs...

  • How do I see ONLY books or eBooks: At the top of the page, click on the filter that says "Source Type" and select the filter for eBooks and/or Books

  • How do I request an item: Click the "Place a Hold" button next to the item, then sign in to your UHSP account. 


Books

This search is helpful if you are looking for PRINT books. 

  • What does it search: Books in print at UHSP -- with the option to extend your search across MOBIUS (our library consortium)

  • What type of results will I see:

    • UHSP Books: Our books, eBooks, DVDs, and items available for checkout.

    • In MOBIUS: print books and eBooks (however, you can't request these eBooks)

  • How do I just see books or eBooks: At the top of the page, click on the filter that says "Source Type" and select the filter for Books

  • How do I request an item: Click the "Place a Hold" button next to the item, select our institution from the drop-down, and then sign in to your UHSP account.