Q. How do I request an item through Prospector?

Prospector is available to all current UW students, staff, and faculty. Follow the steps below to request books, DVDs, CDs and more from Prospector.

Step 1. Access the Prospector Search window from the UW Libraries homepage. Click on "Prospector" to the right of the QuickSearch box.

Step 2. The Prospector page will display with a search box. Enter the title or author in the Search Box. Click on the arrow icon to start the search.

Step 3. Use the filters on the left side of the page to refine your search. Select an item on the search results page by clicking the "Request It" icon.

Step 4. Next, select your institution from the drop-down menu. For example, "Alliance - University of Wyoming" Click on "Submit the above information."

Step 5. Enter "Name" and your WyoOne card number (replacing the "W" with "8".) Choose your Pickup Location and click on Submit.

Step 6. You should see this message confirming your request was successful.

Contact the Coe Library Help Desk at 766-3190 or libcirc@uwyo.edu for assistance with any Prospector questions.