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Find Books: Books at Other Libraries

Getting Books at Other Libraries

Whether a book is not owned or checked out, you can request that SMU Libraries gets it for you.

Get it from another library (Interlibrary Loan)
If you need materials that SMU Libraries do not have immediately available, you may request them through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). ILL connects our library to thousands of others throughout the World.

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Near comprehensive list of books from libraries worldwide, includes links to request materials through ILL

When you're in WorldCat, look for a link to Interlibrary Loan. Using this link makes it easy to place a request.

InterLibrary Loan FAQ

InterLibrary Loan (ILL) FAQ

TexShare Cards

A TexShare Card provides you with borrowing privileges from more than 500 participating libraries across the Texas.