How do I find books to borrow? How do I check them out?

Borrow books in person at any Ivy Tech Library by with you Student ID card. You don't need a special library card or to register, you're all ready to go with just your ID.

Find books and place holds in IvyCat, our catalog for books & ebooks. Learn how to search IvyCat below.

Search in IvyCat

1. Select which campus library you want to search from the drop down menu.

2. Select AuthorTitleSubjectKeywords, etc., or use All Fields for a general search.

3. Type your search here and click the green Search button. 

4. Log In to your Account to place holds, renew items, and check due dates.

Screenshot of IvyCat landing page

Search Results

1. Item Title. Click title link for more information about item.

2. Status/Location and Call Number. See if the item is available, which library owns it, and where it is in the library. Use the call number to find the item on the the shelf. 

3. Use the left side to limit your search by libraryauthordate published, and more. Click Include or Exclude to change the search results. 

IvyCat Search Results

Item Information

1. Use the drop down menu or blue buttons to Place Holdshare item information, and more. If the item is at another Ivy Tech library, place a hold to bring the item to your campus to it check out. (If you don't see a place hold button, be sure you are logged in to your account).

IvyCat Item Information




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