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Campus Library FAQ: How do I limit searches to UWB/CC Library?

Limiting searches to UWB/CC Library

UW Libraries has 16 different libraries on 3 separate campuses. UW Libraries also closely shares resources with other Summit libraries. When searching with UW Libraries Search, you can limit your search to certain UW Libraries branches and collections.

1. Locate the UW Libraries Search box on the Campus Library's home page.
Enter a topic or title into the search bar. Then select "Search."


UW Libraries Search Box

2. On the search results page, you can specify a location by selecting "Articles, Books, and More" in the search bar to display the drop down menu with additional locations.
UW Bothell/CC Library drop-down

The default search option is " Articles, Books, and More" -- including materials that may go beyond the UW Libraries' 16 locations.

The other locations/collections in the menu are:

  • UW Libraries + Summit - Searches all UW Libraries plus items at academic libraries in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with whom UW has partnerships. Cascadia users can access non-UW owned materials for a fee.
  • UW Libraries - Searches all UW Libraries locations including UW Bothell/CC and UW Tacoma.
  • Gallagher Law Library - Searches UW Libraries Law library branch.
  • UW Bothell/CC Library - Searches UW Bothell and Cascadia College library.
  • UW Tacoma Library - Searches UW Tacoma library.
  • UW Special Collections - Searches UW Libraries rare/archival materials.
     

3. Select the desired location or collection from the menu and select "Search."

NOTE: You may also use the "Library" filter on the left side of the results page to narrow to a specific UW Libraries location.