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German: Books

This is a guide of librarian-recommended resources for research in German.

German Language & Literature call numbers

Languages and literatures collections are located on the 3rd and 4th floors of Coe Library.

Level 3

PD 1-1350: German language

Level 4

PT 1-5000: German literature

More detailed Library of Congress call number information (PDF)

Find Books at UW

Search the UW libraries' catalog for information on your topic.

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Hint: To limit your search to German language materials:

  • Use the "Advanced Search" screen (get there by clicking the blue icon to the right).
  • Choose German from the alphabetical language list. You do have to enter some kind of search word in the search box.

Search QuickSearch Scopes

UW Libraries QuickSearch: includes the collections of the University Libraries, UW Law Library, and the American Heritage Center. Searches almost everything.

Use this QuickSearch link to search Books, E-Books & Media.

Lastly, use this QuickSearch link to search Course Reserves.

Interlibrary Loan: UW students, faculty and staff can request books, journal volumes, journal articles and other materials, regardless of whether it is available in the UW Libraries, online or in libraries around the world. A free service! Interlibrary Loan link.