UGS 303 - Heroes of Ancient Greece - White

Search for a Book

From the UT Libraries' homepage, type the book title you are searching for in the search box. You'll find results across six different library resources. You may want to return to these results later but for now, click on Books & Media too see all of these results.

Understanding your Results 

After searching, you need to look for four details:

1. Is this book in print or is it electronic (an ebook that you can access online)?

2. If this is in print, which library has it? Click on the link to find out more information about the location.

3. Is the book AVAILABLE? If not, there will be a due date.

4. Are you ready to check out? Write down the call number and click the location link to see where you can find it on the shelf. 

Checking out Books

Once you've located your book, all you need is your UT ID to check it out!

• Google Books can also be a good tool for identifying translations and viewing scans of older translations (pre-1923)
• If you are looking for a specific translation of a work, try searching for the title and translator (ex. Odyssey Jones).
• Use the advanced search in the library catalog (click on books and more, then advanced search) to limit your language.
• Click on the tile to see more information about the book so that you can be sure you've found a translation of the original, not just commentary or criticism (aka, a book about the book).

I really want this book, but it is checked out. Is there anything I can do?

Yes! If you would like to get a hold of a book that has been checked out, you can request the book. The library will then change the due date so that the current borrower has to return it earlier. To request a book, go to the library catalog, click the pick it up button, log in with your UT EID, and then request the book. You can learn more about this feature here.

Pick it up?

Pick it up is a service that allows you to request your book to be retrieved from the shelf and be delivered to the UT library of your choice. It will take an estimated 3-5 days for your book to be retrieved. You can learn more about it here.

Need a more advanced search?

If you need more options to search, you can click on the Books & Media link, located under the search box on the UT libraries' homepage.  This will take you to the catalog and you can choose Advanced Search.

LIB USE ONLY? 

LIB USE ONLY means library use only. When a book has this label under its current status, you can only access and read the book at its library location. 

I checked out a book, and I am not ready to return it. What can I do?

You can renew it! You can renew your book at any library location or online, through My Accounts. My Accounts can be found on the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

I can't find the book that I need. What can I do?

If the UT Libraries doesn't have a book you need, you can request it through InterLibrary Loan. The service is free and unlimited. Click on the link below to create an account and request a loan.