Getting Items from Other Libraries

Introduction

Some of the books and journals listed in the library databases are not owned by Fogler Library. To obtain these materials you can

• use a library catalog request function (books only)
• request an interlibrary loan or "ILL" (books, journal articles, and other materials)
• visit another library and read or copy materials.

Most items requested through the catalog or ILL arrive at Fogler Library within 2 weeks.

Journal Articles

• Interlibrary Loan (also available via Article Linker  )
  • Get PDF copies of articles from other libraries delivered to your e-mail account.
  • Get paper copies of articles mailed to Fogler Library. Pick up the copies at the Reserve Desk.
• Don't mind a short drive for an article? Use the MaineCat catalog or Maine Serials List to identify nearby libraries that own the journal you need. Search for the title of the journal or "Source" (do not search for the title of the article).

Books and Other Materials

• URSUS catalog or MaineCat catalog
  • Use your MaineCard or library card to borrow items listed as "AVAILABLE."
  • Items can be delivered to any University of Maine System site, or other libraries near you, for which you have library borrowing privileges.
  • How to request books from other Maine Libraries (Flashplayer video, 3:50 minutes)
• Use Interlibrary Loan for items that are not listed in the catalogs.

Questions?

Nancy Curtis, 581-1679 Science & Engineering Center, 581-1691

Reference Desk, 581-1673 Ask A Librarian

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Created by: Nancy Curtis | Revised: 01/11/2013