The Whittemore Library is a member of the Minuteman Library Network. You can search for resources in the Whittemore Library or you can search the collections of other libraries throughout the network. With your FSU Library card, you are able to request books from any Minuteman library and have them sent to Whittemore or any other member library for your convenience. 

Pay attention: if you are requesting that the books be sent to you at the FSU Whittemore library, make sure to select FRAMINGHAM STATE U. as the desired destination from the list of network libraries. 

Search by keywords related to your topic.  You can combine different keywords by using the word and between each keyword.  For example: euthanasia and law.   You can also search by a Library of Congress Subject Heading under Subject.  Two examples of relevant subjects include Medical laws and legislation or Medical care -- law and legislation -- United States .

WorldCat allows you to search for a primary resource beyond FSU and the Minuteman Library Network. For items that are available through interlibrary loan, fill out an interlibrary loan form to have them sent to the Whittemore Library. Items shipped through interlibrary loan may take up to a few weeks to arrive at FSU. Be sure to leave enough time in your research process to receive such materials.

Is there a book you need but Whittemore Library and the Minuteman Library Network don't have it?  If so, fill out our online interlibrary loan form and let our Interlibrary Loan librarian find it for you.