University of Nevada, Reno Libraries

Library Catalog
The online catalog lists books, videos, music, books on CD, journals, government publications, and other materials the library owns or that you may access.

The keyword search looks for words IN the title, author, subjects and notes in the catalog record. Title and author searches find matches starting with the FIRST word.

For more search options, click "Books in the Library Catalog" on this page.

If you do not find the book you want, click the Link+ button on the catalog results screen to see if it is available from another Link+ library.

The catalog does NOT list journal articles. Articles
Find journal articles in Academic Search Premier and Masterfile Premier.

If search results return too few items:
Remove non-essential words from your search; search for other words that describe your topic; or click "Refine Results" and uncheck "Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals."

If the search returns too many items:
On the results screen select a "Narrow Results by Subject" option; add another word or phrase to the search; search for a more specific term (e.g. "impressionism" instead of "art"); or click "Refine Results" to set more limits.

If your search is unsuccessful, select a subject guide and search one of the recommended resources for that subject area.

For more help, please Ask us! Course Reserves
Find articles, books, or other items your instructor has placed on course reserve.

Search by instructor's last name, or by course number. More information and tips for using course reserves. Website
Search UNR Library websites for pages containing your search words.

Select UNR Libraries to search the University Libraries (this website), plus DeLaMare Library and Savitt Medical Library webs.

Select DeLaMare to search only the DeLaMare Library web site.

Select Savitt to search only the Savitt Medical Library web site. Google and Google Scholar
Search Google Scholar to find peer-reviewed books and articles.

Select Google to search the World Wide Web for sites that match your search.

For more Google searches, such as Google Images or Google Unclesam, the search engine for government publications, click the "more..." link, above.

Unique Library Resources

Basque Library
Many English-language resources and the best books and films on Basque topics in Basque, Spanish, and French. A strong research collection on Basques in the U.S.

Book Nook - Our Used Book Store
Quality used books and recordings at low prices, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Getchell Library main floor, northeast corner.

Keck Earth Sciences and Mining Research Information Center
Access specialized bibliographic databases, scientific visualization and modeling packages, and geospatial data resources, on-site and from your remote desktop.

Mary B. Ansari Map Library
A large and diverse collection of over 136,000 maps. Visit Nevada in Maps to view historic and contemporary maps, and unique collections of highway maps and plats.

Nevada Inventors Database
Find United States patents issued to Nevada residents from the 1860s through 1926. The database will eventually cover patents issued through 1975.

Photograph Collection
Search Special Collections' archive of 200,000 images that document life in Nevada and this region from the 1860s. Many photos are featured in Digital Projects.

Sheepherders of Northern Nevada: A Multimedia Exhibit
The story of the Sheepherders of Northern Nevada, told in photographs, tree carvings, art, interviews, videos, music, books and articles.

Special Collections
Preserves and provides access to historically-significant papers, manuscripts, photographs, memorabilia, and books about Nevada and the Great Basin.

Tahoe Research, Scholarship & Outreach
Learn about scholarly and creative activities of University faculty. Browse our collections of photos, art, historic documents, maps, and streaming videos.