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How to Find a Book

Books at CSU Libraries

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  1. Do a search in our library catalog, SAGE.  Search by title, author or word. SAGE Tutorial
  2. After you find a book you like, make sure the status of the book is AVAILABLE.
  3. Click on "Morgan" to find out call number locations.

Books at other Colorado libraries

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To get books from other major libraries in Colorado, search Prospector.
Prospector Tutorial

  1. Find the book you are looking for in Prospector.
  2. Make sure it is available at another library.
  3. Click on "Request this Book"
  4. Click on "CSU"
  5. Fill out the form. Make sure you include your library PIN.
  6. The book will be ready for pick up in approximately 3 days at the Loan/Reserve Desk. 

Books at libraries around the country

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To get a book from anywhere in the country, use Interlibrary Loan. (Available to CSU students, faculty and staff only.)

  1. Click on the Interlibrary Loan button at the top of any Libraries Web page.
  2. Fill out the information.
  3. Books usually take approximately 2 weeks to arrive.
  4. Books will be mailed to your home or office.