Requesting and borrowing items from other library catalogs is a FREE service we offer to SWIC students, faculty and staff. Delivery time is 1-2 weeks. We will call you when your item(s) arrives. To begin, search in these catalogs to locate the item(s) you want and then place a request for the item(s) using a Library Material Request Form.

Local Public Library Catalog
SHARE is the library catalog for Belleville, O’Fallon, Fairview Heights and almost 500 other libraries in southern Illinois. See a complete list of participating libraries and their hours.

Illinois Academic Library Catalog
I-Share is the online catalog for SWIC Library and 88 college and university library collections across the state of Illinois. See a complete list of participating institutions. SWIC students, faculty and staff can self-request material in the I-Share catalog.

National Library Catalog
The Library of Congress, located in Washington D.C., is the largest library in the world. Search millions of items in their collection.

Worldwide Library Catalog
WorldCat is an online catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide. Library Staff Access

Online Library Catalog
Google Books works with over 40 libraries around the world to digitize their collections and make them available to users.