Requesting Books
Using WorldCat and Library Express
Using WorldCat
• Requests placed through MadCat will not be mailed to off campus students.
• WorldCat can facilitate the process of ordering books with library express.
• Access WorldCat from library home page: http://library.wisc.edu
Search for the Book by Title and/or Author
Clicking the Books tab is optional but may help narrow your search
Narrow Your Results
Click the sidebar links to refine your search, limiting by Author, Format, Year, Content, Language or Topic.
Click the Book You Want
Verify the Information About the Book
Make sure you have the right author, edition and year of publication
More details, including the ISBN, are available further down the page.
Click on the Library Express Link
Login to Your Library Express Account
11th digit is ID’s issue code
Verify Bibliographic Information
Decide if you will accept other editions.
Enter Your Address and Submit
Insert your address in the notes box every time you place a request.
Your Library Express Account
Request Confirmation
Check Status Here
Status of Requests
Items usually ship within 3 to 10 days.
Status of Requests
Click the Link for More Information
View Details and Cancel/Edit Request
On the right sidebar you can cancel or edit your request
Request a Chapter from Library Express Home
To receive a chapter, click Request an Article or Other Copy.
Complete Chapter Request Form
Title, Year and Chapter Title are required.
ISBN or OCLC Number will speed up process.
Available at Library Express Home
Digitized chapter will usually be available online in 3-7 days. Click View Electronically Received Articles.
Using WorldCat
• Use WorldCat and Library Express to have books mailed to you or chapters digitized for you.
• More details are available at http://www.library.wisc.edu/distance/obtaining-material.html#distancelending