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Literature, Journalism, Writing, & Languages: Find Books

Use this guide as a starting point for LJWL research
    Find books, media, select articles and more:
      

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Looking for the full-text of a specific article? Use the box to search for the title of the journal containing your article:



 

Find Books at Ryan Library

WorldCat is the tool you need to research books (and more). With one search, you will find:

  • Books and media materials at PLNU
  • ebooks available through PLNU
  • Articles from some of our most-used databases
  • Books available from other institutions through InterLibrary Loan

A few things you should know:

  • For books found in Ryan Library, the check out period is 3 weeks, with an optional 3-week renewal.
  • Renew books online by logging in and then selecting "My Library Account" in the upper right of the screen.

Requesting Books and Articles from Other Libraries

InterLibrary Loan Requests
  • Articles generally take 2-3 business days to receive; they are delivered digitally.
    • Before requesting, check to see if articles from the journal are available in one of our databases. 
  • Ebooks are rarely available via InterLibrary Loan. 
    • Ebook chapters may be more readily obtained than an entire book. Specify chapters/page numbers when possible.
  • Books take a minimum of 7-10 business days to receive.
    • Loan periods and renewal availability vary by lending library; overdue charges will apply.
  • Please note that processing may be delayed during PLNU breaks and holidays.
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(select ARTICLE or BOOK)