Interlibrary Loan

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If Auraria Library does not own an article you need, no problem! We can get it from another library through Interlibrary Loan. You can also use Interlibrary Loan to get books if they are not available through Auraria Library or Prospector.

This tutorial will show you how to set up an Interlibrary Loan account, then request an item you need.

To set up your Interlibrary Loan account:

1. Go to the library's home page. Click on Library Services.
2. Click on Interlibrary Loan (on the left side of the page).
3. Click the big link that's labeled "It wasn't available in Prospector; try Interlibrary Loan."
4. Click First-Time User Registration.
5. Fill in as much information as you can and click Submit.

You only have to do this the very first time you make a request!

To request an item:

1. Go to the library's home page. Click on Library Services.
2. Click on Interlibrary Loan (on the left side of the page).
3. Click the big link that's labeled "It wasn't available in Prospector; try Interlibrary Loan."
4. Log in with your username and password.
5. On the left side of the page, choose the type of material you want.
6. Fill in as much information about your item as you can.
7. Click Submit.
8. You will get an email when your item arrives. Typically, articles will come as an attachment. Books will be held at Auraria Library's check-out desk.

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