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How to get books from the WGU Library
We work with the University of New Mexico University Libraries to get you books...which means if you want to request a book, you need to check to make sure that UNM owns it first. Here's how to check:
1) Search for a book you want to request (using the search box above or by going to )
2) When you find a book in the catalog, check to see that the status of the item is "Check Shelves" as opposed to having a date listed. If a date is listed, the book is checked out.
3) Check that the location code listed for the book reads CSEL, FAL, PML, or ZIM. These are the abbreviations for libraries at UNM.
To request the book, log into your ILL account and click on the button that says "Request a Book". Fill out the citation information and submit your request. ILL books will be sent to you via UPS and will include a prepaid mailer for you to use to return the book to us free of charge. You can check out up to 4 books at a time.
If a book you want is not found in UNM's library catalog, we may not be able to get it for you from ILL. If that happens, try to see if they can obtain the book for you. If you have a college or university in your area, you may also want to try contacting them to see if you can get the book from their library. A WGU librarian would be happy to help you or assist you in finding a substitute book that is available from UNM.
Textbooks are unavailable for request through interlibrary loan. Most libraries don't purchase textbooks. For more information about locating textbooks, please see our or WGU's .
You can search for books in your local library by going to , a database of library holdings from around the country. You can also use WorldCat to verify publication dates, author information, and book titles.
