New to HSL? Quick Tips: Finding Books
Created by Health Science Librarians
Does the library have this book?
If you have the title or author of a specific book, you can use the search box on the HSL homepage. Make sure to click on the word "Library Resources" to search UNC library resources rather than PubMed. Here we’ve searched for Netter's Concise Radiologic Anatomy.
When you complete the search, there are two columns, "Articles+" and "Books & More". There are two records for the book under "Books & More".One is a print book with a call number. The other is an online book with an online access link. Notice that these two records are not for the same edition of the book: the eBook is the 2018 edition, while the print book is the 2009 edition. It's not always true that the eBook version is newer than the print version, so be sure to check if you need a specific edition for class. You can also access the online version using the eBook access link in the "Articles+" column.
How do I access an eBook?
To access the eBook version of a book, you can select the link that says "Full text available via the UNC-Chapel Hill Libraries". In some cases, you may be asked to enter your Onyen in order to access the book.
How do I find a print book?
The catalog record of a print book tells you what UNC library the book is found in, and what the call number is. For example, Netter's Concise Radiologic Anatomy is at the Health Sciences Library, and the call number is WN 17 W373n 2009.
The Health Sciences Library shelves materials by type and year. Books published from 1990 to the present are shelved on the 3rd floor, so that is where you would find this book.
What if the book I want is at another library on campus (not the Health Sciences Library)?
If you don't have the time to go across campus to another library, you can request your book through Carolina BLU. Just click the Request button with the truck icon to the right of the catalog record. You can see it highlighted in the image above.
The first time you use Carolina BLU you will be prompted to create an Interlibrary Loan account. Create your ILL account now to save time later.
What if the library doesn't own the book I'm looking for?
If the library doesn't own the book you're looking for, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.