Library - Catalog

Web catalog of print (books, journals, documents, newspaper), audio/visual, and online (databases, e-journals, e-books) resources held by KU Libraries, Law Libraries, Medical Libraries, Learning Resource Center, and other KU libraries.

Who can use this service

The catalog is accessible to anyone with an internet connection from the KU Libraries web site. It can be used within KU Libraries facilities at express workstations without a KU Online ID or at other library workstations with a KU online ID and password. A valid KU card, KU Library Borrower Card, or KU Library Proxy Card is required to check out materials.

Benefits

The catalog includes over four million descriptive entries for books, journals, periodicals, government information, newspapers, audio/visual materials, and digital collections, available to the KU community and to others. In addition to locating materials, KU users can also request materials not owned, recall items checked out to others, view items checked out on a card, save searches, renew items, and view fines. For more information on using library materials and related services, KU users may review Requirements for Access to Library Services for KU users. Those not affiliated with KU should review Requirements for Access to Library Services for Non-KU users.

Service Availability

The library catalog is available all hours except from 2 a.m. until 4 a.m. daily

User Assistance

Ask A Librarian

How to Access

Libraries homepage [Catalog tab]

Requirements

Browser and internet connection is required to search the library catalog.

Cost of Service

Use of the catalog for searching is free.

Applicable Policies

University of Kansas Libraries Access Policy.
Summary Of Requirements For Access To Library Services For KU Users
Summary Of Requirements For Access To Library Services For Non-KU Users