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Transfer Research Guide: Finding Books

Introduction to library resources and services to make your WCU transition as smooth as possible

Borrowing Services

ABC Express
Document delivery network between WCU, App State and UNC-Asheville. Requests arrive within 2-3 days.
VIDEO: How to Request ABC Express Items
Interlibrary Loan
Items not found through ABC Express can be requested through ILL. Delivery times average 1-2 weeks, depending on material type.

Library Catalog

Browse by Subject
Hunter Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System (LC.) Browse the catalog to explore this system.

Material Location Guide

WCU GENERAL
Item is located on the ground floor and can be checked out.
WCU REFERENCE
Item located on main floor and cannot be checked out. Pages can be scanned at BookScan station near reference desk (See How-To Videos tab.)
WCU CMC
Item located in Curriculum Materials Center (select CMC in the elevator.)
WCU SPEC COLL
Item located in Special Collections on 2nd floor and can be viewed M-F, 9am-Noon or 1:30-5pm by appointment

Need Help?

Email Ask-A-Librarian

Phone: (828) 227-7465
Toll-free: (866) 928-5424
Text: (828) 398-0096