Doing Research at Princeton's Library: Introduction: Library Nuts and Bolts

Request a book that Princeton lacks or is in use from Ivy Plus partner libraries. Delivery time is usually within 4-5 business days.

Obtain a book, video, or any other item held by a library. Includes the entire world, potentially. WorldCat can help determine how many copies are out there and who holds one.

AE is the fastest method for obtaining an article or book chapter quickly. The source can include PUL holdings as well as outside Princeton.

If a subject is not represented, one can always email or chat with a library staff member via https://library.princeton.edu/ask-us.

If you don't see a particular question here that you were hoping to find, please let Audrey or Rebecca know.

A list of library essentials, especially for first year and transfer students. See the Checklist at the top.