How do I Find Dissertations and Theses?

I want to search for a dissertation/thesis.
I want a dissertation/thesis created by an LMU student.

I want to search for a dissertation/thesis.

Step 1
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
This database contains citations from over 90% of North American doctoral dissertations and a smaller percentage of theses in the humanities and social sciences. Includes some full text. If the full-text is not available, then move on to Step 2.

Step 2
LINK+
Do a title search in LINK+. If your dissertation/thesis is available in LINK + then you can self-request the title. Your dissertation will arrive in 3 business days. Read more about Link+...
If your Dissertation is not in LINK+, then try Step 3.

Step 3
Book Request Form
LMU students, Faculty and Staff can also request a dissertation/thesis through traditional inter-library loan. This takes 5 business days or more. Please try Step 1 and 2 before filling out the Book Request Form. Need Help?

How do I locate theses and dissertations created by LMU students?

Some bound LMU theses are located in the library. Please use LINUS , the LMU library catalog, to find the location and call number of the desired thesis/theses. You may search by title or by author . If you would like to browse the theses in the library, click here , or conduct a word search in LINUS by typing " loyola marymount university and thesis ". Here is another search example for education dissertations, "Ed.D. and thesis and loyola marymount university."

The library has a large collection of art therapy theses as well as some in education, theological studies, and philosophy. Many LMU theses are located behind the Media & Reserves Counter on the 2nd level. Need Help?