The catalog provides access to the library holdings of Appalachian State University (books, movies, music scores, music CDs, government documents, audiobooks, and more).

Books and more mailed to your home address - free!  Ask if you have questions.
Note:  This service is for off-campus/distance education students and all doctoral students. 

Request ASU, WCU and UNC-Asheville resources:
1.  Search ASU's Library Catalog. (Select WNCLN to search ASU, Western Carolina and UNC-A.)
2.  Find something you want?  Click the Request link.
3.  When prompted for Pickup Location, select   ASU Distance Learning/Doctoral
4.  That's it!  Check My Account to see what you've checked out, renew, items and more.

Books and Thesis/Dissertations from Away:
1.  Use ILLiad - our interlibrary loan system. 
2.  Select New Request-Book  or  New Request-Thesis. Provide requested information.
3.  That's it!  Check ILLiad - View options to see what you've requested, received, and more.

You are eligible to borrow circulating books from other UNC System school libraries using your AppState ID. 

You will need to:

• Take your ASU campus ID with you.
• Talk with the circulation staff at the other library about borrowing materials through the UNC Cooperative Library Agreement.
• You will be asked to login through UNC Reciprocal Borrower Authentication to verify you are a currently enrolled student and eligible for the service.
• If the library does not honor your AppState ID, please ask them to call Belk Library Circulation at 828-262-2818 so your status can be verified.
• Note:  If you do not have an AppCard -- see Getting an AppCard or call 828-262-6141.