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As of July 1, 2025, the library building is open by appointment only and phones go to voicemail due to loss of funding. Services continue as usual. To request an appointment, call 800-542-0866 or email [email protected].

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In addition to calling or emailing, patrons can order materials directly through the WTBBL Catalog. Order talking books and ebraille on cartridges, large print books, print/braille picture books, and hardcopy braille books and these will be sent to you by mail.

Interested in downloading books yourself and/or reading books directly on your smartphone or tablet? Visit the BARD webpage for more information.

Learn more about borrowing books from WTBBL at Getting Your Books. 

Getting Started 

To request items to be sent to you in the mail through our catalog:

  1. Go directly to our online catalog at WTBBL Catalog; or visit the WTBBL website and select the “Library Catalog” button.
  2. Select the link “Sign in to place requests or manage your account” in the upper right corner. If you’re using a screen reader, this link is directly after the five main navigation links.
  3. Enter your username and password, then select “Log In.” Don’t know your username and/or password? Please contact the library at 800-542-0866 or [email protected].
  4. Use the “Quick Search” bar, the “Search” tab, or “Browse” to find books.
  5. Check the box next to each book you’d like to order, then select the “Add Selected to Book Basket” button located at the top and bottom of the Search Results list.
  6. When you’re finished adding items to your Book Basket, select the “Submit Your Request” button to place your order. You must select this button, or your order will not be sent to WTBBL.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The following steps will guide you through placing an order using the WTBBL Catalog. Pictures are included.

1. Go directly to our online catalog at WTBBL Catalog; or visit the WTBBL website and select the “Library Catalog” button.
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2. From the catalog, select the link “Sign in to place requests or manage your account” in the upper right corner. If you’re using a screen reader, this link is directly after the five main navigation links.  
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3. Enter your username and password, then select “Log In.” Don’t know your username and/or password? Please contact the library at 206-615-0400 or [email protected].
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4. After logging in, your name will appear in the upper right corner where the “Sign in…” link used to be.
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5. Use the “Quick Search” box on this page to search for library materials. Enter your search term, then select the “Search” button. You can search by:

  • Title

  • Author (last name, first name)

  • Book Number

  • Genre/Subject

  • Series

  • Keyword

Tip: The catalog is very particular about spelling, can’t make guesses, and won’t make suggestions. If a name/title is spelled wrong or includes the wrong words, the catalog won’t be able to find it. (For example: if you’re looking for Jane Austen but spell “Austen” as “Austin,” or if you’re looking for the book titled This is How You Lose the Time War, but you search for This is How You Win the Time War, you won’t get the results you expect.)

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6. Selecting “Search” brings up your Search Results. You can use the options under “Refine Your Search” on the left side of the page to further narrow your results. Filtering options include Medium, Language, and Subject.
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7. You can sort your results by choosing an option from the dropdown menu after “Sort your results” and selecting the “Sort” button. You can sort by Relevance, Popularity, Year Published, Date Added, Author, Title, and Book Number.
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8. Check the checkbox next to the title of the book(s) you want. You can check off as many books to order from your Search Results as you like. When you’re ready, select the “Add Selected to Book Basket” button located both at the top and bottom of the list.
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9. Each time you add a book to your Book Basket, you’ll be taken to your Book Basket.
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Book Basket

In your book basket you can:

1. Review information on the books you’re preparing to order. Select the book’s title to leave your Book Basket and go to the book’s full record.
Book Basket 1

 

2. Remove books from your Basket by selecting “Remove".
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3.  Empty your entire Book Basket by selecting the “Clear Basket” button on the bottom of the list.
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4.  Send your Book Basket to someone by selecting the “Email Basket” button. This can be useful if you’re ordering books on behalf of someone else, or if you’d like to email yourself a list of the books you will be receiving.
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5. Select “Home” on the top left of the page to go back to the Quick Search page.
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6. When you’re finished adding and removing items from your Books Basket, place your order by selecting the “Submit Your Request” button on the bottom of the page.
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7. Selecting “Submit Your Request” sends your book order straight to us! You must select this button, or your order will not be sent to WTBBL.
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Need More Help?  

Please call 800-542-0866 or email [email protected] for assistance ordering books online. You’re always welcome to call or email us with your requests. Sixty-minute virtual or in-person one-on-one trainings with the Training & Assistive Technology Librarian are also available to schedule.