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Getting Books at Other Libraries

If we don't own a book or the book you want is checked out, you can request it. You can discover books in other libraries by searching in WorldCat. We are part of a sharing program that allows us to borrow materials from other libraries called Interlibrary Loan. To request a book we don’t have, click on “Request SMU Interlibrary Loan” in the WorldCat record. This link takes you to our site and pre-fills the Interlibrary Loan request form with information about the item.

When you're in WorldCat, look for the red pony and link to Interlibrary Loan:

highlight of a record in WorldCat, showing Request SMU Interlibrary Loan link

This link takes you to our site and pre-fills the Interlibrary Loan request form with information about the item.

Interlibrary Loan FAQ

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