UMD Discover

Note: The following instructions apply to searching within UMD Discover. To get into UMD Discover, start at lib.umd.edu and click All UMD Discover Items.

To begin, type any search in the search box at the top of the screen.

Under Refine My Results, look for the Limit To box and select Physical + Print Resources.

Click Apply Filters

You can further limit your results using additional options under Refine My Results. Options include:

1. Resource Type (to limit to specific formats like Books, Audio, or Video)
2. Publication Year
3. Topic
4. Specific library or collection
5. Authors
6. Language
7. Specific University of Maryland campus

To retrieve a physical item once you have identified what you want:

1. Click a title in the results
2. Click Sign In and log in with your UMD credentials
3. You have a few options depending on the individual item:
   1. Scroll down to Get it
   2. Click Request
   3. Follow the prompts
4. You can note the call number and location and retrieve the item yourself
   1. Scroll down to Get it
   2. Note the library, section of the library, call number, and availability
   3. Visit the library and retrieve the item (ask for help at the library's service desk if needed)
5. Request a Scan. You can request a scan of a book chapter or an article out of a print journal
   1. Scroll down to Get It
   2. Click Request Scan
   3. Follow the prompts