Watch this video to learn how to navigate OneSearch to find materials available through the University Library.
Is the book you want already checked out? Or perhaps the library does now already own a copy? Watch this video to learn how to use OneSearch to request an item available through another CSU library.
Interlibrary Loan is a FREE service that allows you to request physical and electronic items (books, articles, etc.) that are not owned by the CSUN Library. Starting August 24, physical materials may be requested through Interlibrary Loan and will be mailed to CSUN users via USPS. For materials borrowed from other CSUs (CSU+), allow 1 to 3 weeks to receive them with a loan period of 16 weeks; if borrowed from other libraries, allow 3-4 weeks, and loan periods vary.
Submit a request online: Interlibrary Loan Service
For questions: interlibrary.loan@csun.edu or call (818) 677-2294.
Search for electronic textbooks & ebooks in the library catalog using OneSearch by applying the search filter "Available Online at CSUN"
Before you begin your search, compile a list of potential keywords related to your topic. For example:
Combine keywords using the AND operator to narrow your topic. For example:
Combine keywords with synonyms using OR to broaden your search. For example:
To search phrases or titles with multiple words, use quotation marks. Putting these terms in quotes means that the words will be searched as a phrase rather than each word separately. For example:
