Research Guides: Introduction to Library Research: Books

UMKC Libraries Catalog

The Library Catalog lists items available in a library or group of libraries, such as a network of libraries at several locations. Items include books, movies, journals, magazines, music scores, government documents, and more. You will see UMKC Libraries catalog referred to as MERLIN. MERLIN is the catalog of all four University of Missouri campuses.

Help with Searching for Books

How Do I Use the Library Catalog (MERLIN)?
A guide for using the local and statewide library catalogs to search for materials, place requests, check on the status of your account and more.

Find Books and eBooks at UMKC Libraries

Tip: Use the bibliography, or list of sources, at the back of a book on your topic to speed up your research. Simply search by title for the books and articles you see in the bibliography! Title searching works best the search box on the library homepage.

MOBIUS
Search academic libraries in Missouri. (Requested books arrive in 3-4 days.)
WorldCat (FirstSearch)
Search 60,000 libraries worldwide. (Books not available through MERLIN or MOBIUS library catalogs can be requested through Interlibrary Loan.)

Google Books
Search the full-text of over 1 million books.
Interlibrary Loan
If you cannot find what you need in any of these catalogs, request it through interlibrary loan.