How do I request a book that we don’t own?
Answer
If you've searched the Discovery Search and are unable to find the book you need, go to WorldCat to expand your search. WorldCat is a catalog of libraries around the country and world. Books found in this catalog can be requested and physically delivered to Skidmore for you within 5-7 business days.
- Search WorldCat.
- Click the title of a book to enter its catalog record.
- In the book's record, click on the link "Skidmore Interlibrary Loan."
- Log into your ILLiad account by typing your Skidmore username and password.
- The Book Request form should automatically be filled out.
- Click "Submit Request" on the bottom of the request form.
You'll now see the book listed in your "Outstanding Requests" in your ILL account. You can see the status of the book as it is processed and sent.
You'll be emailed when your book is ready to be picked up at the library Circulation desk. The book will have a due date for when it needs to be returned to the Circulation desk.
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