How do I request a book or article using Interlibrary Loan?
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The most straightforward way is to click on Interlibrary Loan on the library homepage (under the Library Services menu), then on the request form for either books or articles. Fill out and submit the form for your desired book or article. Only the items marked with a red asterisk are required. Be sure to check if the item is available through the Meredith library's physical or online resources before requesting it via ILL.
You can also place requests from inside most library research databases. When looking at an article, if you click a "Check for Full Text" link and get a screen that says "Sorry, we did not find this item in our library's holdings", look for the "Request from Another Library" link on the right. Click this link and fill out and submit the short form, and Meredith library staff will obtain the item for you.
Watch our video to see how to use these various methods to request items through ILL.