LibGuides: Sociology Subject Guide: Books

"I just want a book..."

Can't find what you need? Try MOBIUS!

MOBIUS is a giant catalog, containing millions of items from over 70 libraries across the American Midwest. You can use MOBIUS to request books from other libraries-- they'll be sent to Smiley Memorial Library for you to pick up. Delivery usually takes 3-5 business days.

Libby and Interlibrary Loan

Looking for eBooks or Audiobooks?

Borrow eBooks and audiobooks to your phone or CMU iPad using Libby. Go to libbyapp.com/library/mobius to set up your CMU access. Use the Libby app for iPad and iOS for the best experience. If we do not have a book you'd like on eBook or Audio, send us a quick note here.

Interlibrary Loan in all capital letters and dark green font

Still Cannot Find What You Are Looking For?

If you cannot find the item you need in either our catalog or databases, you can place an InterLibrary Loan (ILL) request directly with the Library. Delivery of articles usually takes 3 business days; delivery of books usually takes at least 7 business days.

What is a Library Catalog?

Library Catalog vs. Library Database: What's the Difference?

A library catalog allows you to search for resources owned by the library, such as print books, eBooks, DVDs, bound periodicals, and etc. Library catalogs will include publication information, along with a link or a call number that can be used to locate the item. Library catalogs are the best places to search when trying to find a book to check out.

Library databases index digital resources that the library has subscribed to. Full text digital access will be offered for many, but not all, of the resources found in a library database. Those that are not available in full text can be requested through interlibrary loan.

Course Reserves

Smiley Memorial Library has a collection of textbooks set aside on course reserve. Visit Browse Course Reserves in the Smiley Memorial Library Catalog to check if one of your textbooks is available. Course reserves can be searched by course code, course name, instructor, or department. Please note that textbooks will only appear in the course reserve catalog during the semester the course is active.