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How Do I---Find Books?

To find out what's in the libraries, search ACORN to identify the library and call number for each book. A quick search using keywords can be started from the Quick Search box to the right.

For more thorough searching, choose the ACORN link below.

If you're looking for a specific book title or books by a particular author, search by author or title using either the keyword or 'begins with' search options.

If you're looking for books on a particular topic, try a keyword subject search. Then as you find titles of interest, follow the subject links to locate more books on the same topic.

If you can't find the books you need at Vanderbilt, they may be available at other libraries in the Nashville area. The databases of these libraries can be searched using Athena. Identify books from the libraries of UTK and UK by searching the database called IRIS. To obtain books found in Athena and IRIS, complete an online Interlibrary Loan request form and the book will be delivered within one week.

To locate books from elsewhere, use the database called WorldCat, the largest listing of books available around the world. Books found in WorldCat can be requested through interlibrary loan and take from 2 to 4 weeks to arrive.

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