Request Non-MSU Material

NOTE: By accepting material through the interlibrary loan (ILL) process, you agree to the InterLibrary Services' Overdue Fines and Terms of Use policies. Law Library patrons, please use the MSU Law Library: ILL Service.

Copy of Article:

1. Check the catalog by the Periodical Title/Journal Name
2. If not found, request copy of article.

Books, CDs, DVDs and Other Material:

1. Check the catalog.
2. If not owned, search Uborrow   
   Uborrow books generally arrive in about 2 days, with a 12 week checkout period. One 4 week renewal is permitted. Checkout periods vary for other types of materials.
3. If not found in Uborrow, search MeLCat (MSU Students, Faculty, & Staff)    
   Melcat requests generally arrive in about a week, with a 3 week checkout period. One 3 week renewal is permitted.
4. If not found in MeLCat, request it via interlibrary loan.

Thesis/Dissertations:

1. Check the catalog.
2. Check ProQuest Dissertations and Theses for full text.
3. If not found, request thesis/dissertation.

Book Chapter:

1. Check the catalog.
2. If not found, request book chapter.

For more details on all the options, see the InterLibrary Services guide.