Quick Search: Articles, newspapers, books and ebooks, videos and more. Results primarily available online but may also include books available in the library or articles that can be requested for email delivery from ILLiad.

Library Information: Pages on library web site, for example research guides, library policies and procedures, hours and events.

Library Accounts

EZproxy Maintenance

Please be aware that the Libraries' EZproxy server will be offline for scheduled maintenance on Friday, June 12, from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

During this two-hour window, access to all library databases that proxy from the library website will be unavailable. If you are currently working on a research project, please plan your database access around this downtime.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep our systems running smoothly.

ACE Account

Your UNLV ACE account gives you access to nearly everything in the library — from databases and journal articles to streaming videos.

  • On campus: You're automatically connected. No sign-in required.
  • Off campus: Just log in when prompted with your ACE username and password to access it all.

Having trouble with your ACE account? Contact the UNLV IT Help Desk.

Quick Search (library catalog)

Sign in to your library account using your ACE username and password.

Additional options are available when you're signed in:

  • See more search results (some databases only show results when you're signed in)
  • Save searches to return to later
  • Create and organize lists of library items
  • Access your search history for the current session
  • Request items that are currently unavailable
  • Renew items online
  • View current checkouts
  • Check for any fines, fees, or blocks on your account

Interlibrary Loan Account

Need something the University Libraries doesn't have? Interlibrary Loan (ILL) lets UNLV students, faculty, and staff borrow materials from other libraries.

You can request:

  • Articles and book chapters
  • Books and e-books
  • Dissertations and theses
  • DVDs, CDs, videos, and microforms

Most articles arrive within 24 hours and books arrive within a week with some exceptions.

Request items by logging in with your ACE account.

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