Guide to Historical Research: Catalog Search

Truncation increases the number of search results you retrieve by finding any variations of a root word. Most databases use an asterisk (*) to truncate words.

Be careful with truncation. In the example below, the search would also retrieve results with words like gamble and gamete.

Adapted from design by UC San Diego Library.

Use quotation marks (" ") around exact phrases to get more accurate search results when searching. This ensures you only find results with your keywords in that exact order in the text.  

Adapted from design by UC San Diego Library.

Adapted from design by UC San Diego Library.

If the UW-Whitewater Libraries do not have the item you need, or if it has already been checked out by someone else, the Library can usually borrow the item for you from another library.

Place a Request for a Physical Item (UW-W or UW System Libraries)

1. Tap the Request this item link under the title:  
2. Tap the Sign In link:  
3. Tap the Request link.  Note that the time needed to fulfill the request is noted in the link, either 1-3 days (UW-W Andersen or Lenox Library item) or 3-5 days (item owned by another UW System library).
4. Note whether Item is Available for Request at the top of the request box.
5. Choose location where you'd like to pick it up.
6. Tap Send Request.
7. You will receive an email when the requested item is ready for pickup.

Request PDF Copies of Articles and Chapters, or Items from Libraries Outside the UW System 

Request articles from newspapers, journals, and magazines, as well as books and other materials not available in a UW System library. Approximate turnaround time is 1-4 weekdays for articles; 5-7 weekdays for physical items. 

1. Tap the Request this item link under the title:  
2. Tap the Sign In link:  
3. Tap "We can get it for you! (Document Delivery/ILLiad)"

4. Follow the prompts on the form and tap "Submit Request" 

5. You will receive an email when the requested item is ready for pickup or online access.

Request Material Not Found in Research@UWW

• Fill out an Interlibrary Loan form

For more details about borrowing items from Andersen Library, visit the Circulation Services page and select Borrow from Us.