Checking Out Books from the BSU Library
Burris students are allowed to check books out of the Ball State University Libraries.
However, you first need to have a parent/guardian sign a parental permission form. You can get a form ahead of time from the Burris library, OR you can get one at the Library Information Desk of Bracken Library (the main BSU library).
Present the signed form when you're ready to check your book out. Also make sure that you have your Burris ID with you, as that will serve as your library card.
Searching OneSearch to find books
OneSearch allows you to search a wide array of resources, including the titles owned by Ball State University Libraries. That includes books, DVDs, maps, CDs, government documents, and more.
- OneSearch This link opens in a new window OneSearch/CardCat is a tool that cross-searches much of the content of the BSU databases, the BSU library titles, and other online sources. You can search across many collections in one search box, simplifying the resource discovery process.
Type your search in the OneSearch search box, which looks like this:
Your results will include a variety of types of resources. To limit your results to those titles owned by the BSU Libraries, click on "Library Catalog" on the left, under Refine Your Search.
