Borrow, Renew, Return

Step-by-Step Instructions to Borrow a Book

• Record the location and call number of the book you want (as listed in UC Library Search).
• Go to the location and find the book. Books are in alphanumeric order by call number (see How to Read a Call Number).
• If the book is not on the shelf, ask library staff to search for it, either in-person at the circulation desk or through an online form.
  • Tip! Asking in person is usually better, because the circulation staff can often tell you alternate places to look (such as books waiting to be re-shelved).
  • If staff don't find the book, they'll place an interlibrary loan request in your name (if you're eligible for that service).
• If the item is there, take it to the circulation desk with your BruinCard or UCLA library card.
• The staff there will check out the book to you. Or, in some libraries, you can use a self-checkout machine.

Borrowing is first-come, first-served. The Library does not reserve books in advance.