This guide will explain how to access your library account, find course reserves, and perform basic and advanced searches using the library search tool.
Search the Library Catalog
Enter your search terms into the Illinois Tech Library Search
Located in the middle of the library homepage, you can use this search to find known items like required readings and textbooks, or use keywords to find new articles and books.
Browse your search results
To look at a particular result, click on the title.
Access online items directly
When an item is available online, a list of options will appear under the "View Online" section of the record. Select one of these to access that item. You may be prompted to login with your Illinois Tech credentials before you can view the item.
View where physical items are located in the library
Use the call number and location listed in the record to find the book on the shelves, or ask at a library help desk for assistance.
Request unavaiable items using Galvin Library Interlibrary Loan
Use the link in the catalog, which will automatically populate the request fields, or place a request directly in MyILL using the steps listed on the Interlibrary Loan page of our guide to checking things out.