FAQ: How do I get books and articles that our Library doesn't own?

How do I get books and articles that our Library doesn't own?

This page was previously called: "How do I get things that are not in the Library?" and "Get Materials not at this Library" and "How do I get materials from different libraries?"

Last Updated: Apr 10, 2013 | 670 Views

Topics: Books, Interlibrary Loan, Articles

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Get books and articles our Library doesn't own

If the Library doesn't have the materials you want, we can get if for you! But first, search the Library Catalog if the material you need is owned by the Library. If you didn't find it in the Library Catalog, here are some options:

How Soon Do You Need it?	Is it a Book or Book Chapter?	Is it a Journal Article?
Today	Go to another local library that allows students and faculty to borrow books. Go to another local Library. Read or copy it here	Check the Electronic Journal List to see if we subscribe to an electronic version Go to another local Library. Read or copy it there
2 - 4 Days	Request books via LINK+ and pick them up at the Reserve/Media Desk. After you have checked LINK+ and cannot get the book, use Document Delivery (below).
3 Days - 2 Weeks	Submit a Document Delivery request and pick them up at the Reserve/Media Desk. (Please check LINK+ first!)	Submit a Document Delivery request:

How Soon Do You Need it?

Is it a Book or Book Chapter?

Is it a Journal Article?

Today

Go to another local library that allows students and faculty to borrow books.
Go to another local Library. Read or copy it here

Check the Electronic Journal List to see if we subscribe to an electronic version
Go to another local Library. Read or copy it there

2 - 4 Days

Request books via LINK+ and pick them up at the Reserve/Media Desk.

After you have checked LINK+ and cannot get the book, use Document Delivery (below).

3 Days
- 2 Weeks

Submit a Document Delivery request and pick them up at the Reserve/Media Desk. (Please check LINK+ first!)

Submit a Document Delivery request:

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