Getting Items

InterLibrary Loan

If the Duke Libraries do not have the item you want, you can request it via InterLibrary Loan (ILL). There are two ways to do this:

1. Find the item you want in the WorldCat database and click on the blue "Get it @ Duke" button in the item's record. Choose the ILL option. Log in to the ILL system*. Submit the form that has already been populated with information from WorldCat.

   Or

2. Go to the ILL request form*. Log in. Fill out the form with all of the required information about the item you want. Submit the form.

   *If you are a first time user of the ILL system you will need to create an ILL/document delivery account. We suggest using your NetID and password so it's one less thing to remember.

Recalls

If an item you need is already checked out you can recall it and request that it be delivered to the library of your choice.

1. Find the item in the library catalog
2. Click on the item's call number
3. Click on the "Request" link on the far right side of the screen
4. Fill in the requested information

Library Service Center (LSC)

If an item you need is located at the LSC (the catalog will list this as the location for the item) you can request that it be delivered to the library of your choice.

1. Find the item in the library catalog
2. Click on the item's call number
3. Click on the "Request" link on the far right side of the screen
4. Fill in the requested information

BARD

(Faculty and Grad Students only)

If an item you need is located at another Duke Library you can request that it be delivered to the library of your choice.

1. Find the item in the library catalog
2. Click on the item's call number
3. Click on the "Request" link on the far right side of the screen
4. Fill in the requested information

Returning Items

The Duke Libraries have an open return policy — items from any library can be returned at any other library. The exception to this are Lilly and Music media items — they must be returned to their original locations (Lilly Library or the Music Media Center).

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