Q. Our library doesn't have a book that I need for my research. What can I do?

1.  Ask the APUS librarians to help you find similar books that are available online in our library. Research is what we do best!
 

2. Check these free websites to see if the book is available for free viewing online (signing up for free or guest account may be required):

• Internet Archive
• HathiTrust
• Find more open access book sites here.
   

3.  If you are within reach of another library, search WorldCat (https://www.worldcat.org/) for the book. Enter your zip code to see a list of libraries near you that have a copy. Borrowing policies will vary from library to library, but most will allow you to visit to read or make copies. Contact each library to find out about its policies.
 

4. If you hold a library card at your local public library, ask the librarians there about interlibrary loan services.  Even if they do not have a copy of the book you need, they may be able to borrow it on your behalf.  

Find a public library near you:

• United States: Library Finder
• International: WorldCat
   

5. If you need only 1 or 2 chapters from the book, submit an interlibrary loan (ILL) request through the APUS library. 

• Click here for the ILL request form. 
• Read more about our ILL service on the library's interlibrary loan page.

See also:  I'm trying to find a specific book. How can I find out if our library has it?