Quicksearch is Yale Library's discovery tool. It is accessible via the Yale Library homepage. It can help you find books, e-books, journals (note: not individual articles!) databases, and items in Yale's digital collections. Watch the video on this page to learn more about searching Quicksearch.

Orbis is Yale Library's catalog. Like Quicksearch, it will help you locate books, e-books, journals, and databases.

Tips: Orbis is easier to use if you are searching for a book by title or author. Quicksearch is easier to use for keyword and subject searching. Quicksearch also searches Morris, the Law Library catalog.

• Every catalog record will include an "Available from" box on the right hand side that tells you how to access a book. 
• Some books may be electronic books and some books may be print books
• If a book is accessible electronically, simply click on the link for access options (make sure you are on the campus network or use the VPN).
• If a book is accessible in print, first check the location. Which library is it in? Take a look at the library home page, under the drop down menu for visiting and studying, if you need more information about Yale's libraries.
• You can request books for pick-up in various locations by using the "request for pick-up option".
• You can also request a scan of a chapter or chapters of a books by selecting the "scan & deliver" option.
• You can also pick up a book in person by visiting the relevant library.