Acquiring U.S. Dissertations

The University of Michigan Dissertations

UM dissertations since 1930 are listed in MIRLYN and are available in both paper and microfilm formats from the UM Buhr Shelving Facility. Request dissertations at any UM Library Circulation desk.

Big Ten Dissertations

Dissertations written at Big Ten institutions since 1997 are available in full-text, free of charge at: http://proquest.umi.com/login

Non-UM dissertations (ILL)

Non-UM dissertations are available through normal Interlibrary Loan borrowing procedures. Please note that most institutions loan only microfilm copies for a limited time period.

Dissertation Express (purchase)

You may purchase dissertations from ProQuest through Dissertation Express. This service enables you to acquire high quality copies of U.S. dissertations quickly, conveniently, and economically. These dissertations will be yours to keep and they will be delivered directly to your door.

Dissertations may be purchased directly from Proquest in the following two ways:

• Phone: 800-521-3042
• Website: http://disexpress.umi.com/dxweb