Books/Library Catalogs/Union Catalogs

  • Library catalogs contain the most complete listings of books and other materials selected by particular libraries.
  • Check the NC State University Libraries Catalog first, to see if the the library can provide the material you need.
  • If not, use Tripsaver to request the material from another library.

Books Owned by NC State University

NC State University Libraries Catalog
The NC State University Libraries catalog uses guided navigation system for searching and browsing the library collection. Just enter a keyword search, then narrow your results using the options on the left side of the screen. 

The NC State University catalog also includes the library holding at UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke, and North Carolina Central University. Use the button at the top left of the application to see results from TRLN.

Interlibrary Loan Service (for books not owned by NC State)

Tripsaver
If the material you need is not available, use the Tripsaver link to request the material from another library through our Interlibrary Loan department.

For Further Information About Other Library Holdings

To use Tripsaver, you do not need to know which library has the material, but if you want to explore on your own, the following tools can be helpful:

WorldCat
This is a union catalog that combined information from many academic libraries, as well as Library of Congress. It is the largest single database providing bibliographic information. It also provides some information about which libraries have cataloged particular materials.

National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints (685 vols.)
D. H. Hill Jr. Lib. Oversized Z881.A1 N38 (9th floor)
This large set of volumes reproduces catalog cards from Library of Congress, with the addition of cards from other libraries in cases where Library of Congress cataloging was not available. Use to verify bibliographic information on older items that are not listed in WorldCat. It also includes holdings information reflected which libraries housed the items (as of the time the set was published).

The European Library
Searches the content of European National Libraries