UW Tacoma Library boasts diverse collections in both digital and print format. We encourage everyone to engage with all available content and are happy to field questions, facilitate access and more.
To find books specific to UW Tacoma Library and/or to pick up a book or another resource at UW Tacoma Library, we recommend following these directions. Delivery estimates can be found here.
Books are located within the Tioga Library Building. For help locating and checking out resources, including books, simply ask at the desk for assistance!
Tips for Searching:
Once you've run a search, use the "Refine My Results" options on the left side of the page. It's a quick way to drill down to the most useful results without paging through a lot of items you're not really interested in. Options often include:
| Why | for finding broad, more comprehensive information on your topic |
| Where | books can be found by searching UW Libraries Search. They can be print and electronic. Print books are located on the first (A-G & Children's/YA) and second (H-Z) floors in the Tioga Library Building; online books are accessed through UW Libraries Search. |
| How | type in your title or topic in the library catalog. Use key terms, boolean operators, and limiters to narrow your search |
The Summit and Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Guide outlines who can request materials and how, as well as expected timeframes for when materials should arrive. A useful FAQ section is likewise included.
Through this Interlibrary Loan (ILL) & Scanning Services guide, you can access your ILL account and learn more about the scanning services offered to students, faculty, staff and non-UW clients.