Library Search @ SMC

If you are looking for resources that are not available at the SMC library (physical or electronic), you can use Interlibrary Loan, which is integrated into Library Search.

Here's how to request items the SMC Library doesn't have, step-by-step:

• Start in Library Search. Once you conduct a search, there will be an option to Search using Interlibrary Loan. Sign in to your account to see request options.

• If the item still does not appear in the results, click "Still didn't find what you need? Submit an Interlibrary Loan request" above the results and fill out the request form.

• If the item does appear in the list of results, click on the "Get it for me from other libraries" link.

• In the "Get it from other locations" tab, you will be able to request the physical copy or a digital chapter. For requests of physical items, small portions may be scanned & delivered electronically, or the full physical item will be sent to Saint Mary's College Library for you to borrow. Loan and delivery information are provided on the request screen, if the details are available.

In the screenshot above, sample loan and delivery details are provided ("Delivered in 4 days, keep for 56 days"). If you notice that the terms of use information is not supplied, you can still request the resource. Copyright restrictions do not allow scanning of large portions of physical books, so if you are requesting book portions, please be specific in your requests about the book chapter you want.

Then the folks in the Saint Mary's College Library will work on processing your request and let you know when it arrives! Electronic copies (book chapters, articles, etc) will be delivered by email, and physical copies will be held for you at the Service Desk for you to borrow.