Library of Congress Classification
Murphy Library uses Library of Congress for organizing most of its materials. To see how Library of Congress organizes information, use our "LC Classification" guide.
Finding Books in Murphy Library
To find books that we have in Murphy Library (rather than borrowing from another library), limit your search to "UWL Books & Media."
Then limit the results further to just "2nd Floor Stacks," which will eliminate e-books and only show you books that you can go upstairs and take off the shelf.
Borrowing Books from other UW Libraries
If you find an excellent book but discover that Murphy Library doesn't own a copy, but other UW libraries do, you can request a copy to be sent to UWL for free. It can take 5-7 days, so make sure you have enough time.
Use the "Search@UW" option rather than the "UWL Books & Media" option.
Then click "Sign in" and use your NetID.
