Due the continuing issues with COVID-19, availability of some Prospector materials may be limited and processing times may be longer.

The Prospector service allows Auraria campus students, faculty, and staff to request books and other materials not owned or currently available at Auraria Library. This service allows users to request to borrow items from a local, Colorado & Wyoming, network.

To search Prospector and place requests go here.

Estimated delivery of requested materials: Three to seven days, excluding weekends and holidays.

Prospector FAQ

Questions? Contact us at aurcirc@auraria.edu or 303-315-7763.

The Interlibrary Loan service allows Auraria campus students, faculty, and staff to request to borrow books, articles and other materials not owned, or not available, at Auraria Library. The Library taps a nation-wide network to borrow needed items. In most cases, articles and book chapters are delivered electronically to your ILL account. Physical items (print books, DVDs, etc.) will be delivered to Auraria Library’s Ask Us desk for pick up.

Already registered with Auraria Library Interlibrary Loan?  Sign in and place your request here.

First time user?  Create Interlibrary Loan account here.

Estimated delivery of requested materials: Articles - 1 to 2 days. Other loans - 1 to 6 weeks;

Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) FAQ

Questions? Contact us at ill@auraria.edu or 303-315-7713.