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The University of Tennessee

University Libraries

Frequently Used Tools:




Distance Education

Library Services for Independent Study students

If you plan to visit UT Libraries, you can find information for visitors on this website: http://www.lib.utk.edu/aboutlibs/visitor.htm

Find Books

Use UT Libraries' catalog (http://www.lib.utk.edu/catalog) to look for books.

Read our policies about checking out books: Borrowing policies - (Scroll down to "Borrowing Privileges for:") You may also use the interlibrary loan services of your local public library.

WorldCat is a free resource that contains materials from libraries around the world. This will help you identify items that your public library can then help you locate.

Find Articles

All citizens of the state of Tennessee have access to the Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) databases, a fabulous set of resources. You can contact your public library to receive a password. These databases are available through the Tennessee State Library and Archives.