Interlibrary
Loans & Universal Borrowing
Universal Borrowing FAQs
What is Universal Borrowing?
How do I request an item with Universal
Borrowing?
How can I check on my Universal Borrowing
request?
Are there any restrictions?
How will I be notified when the item
arrives?
Where do I pick it up and return
an item?
How long does it take for the book to
arrive?
How long can I use the borrowed items?
What
is Universal Borrowing?
Universal Borrowing is a feature of the Brenner Library online catalog that
allows library users to directly request a book, audio or visually formatted
item, or microform from another academic library in Illinois. Over sixty college/university
libraries in Illinois belong to a sharing consortium called ILCSO. These libraries
have a universal catalog and allow direct sharing among the members. back
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How do I request an item
with Universal Borrowing?
If Brenner Library does not have a specific item, a link will appear reading, “Repeat
search in all ILCSO libraries.” Click on this link to search the Universal
ILCSO catalog. If the book or other item is found that you need, click on the
work, Request, on the top navigational bar and fill in the form online with
your last name and library number (Barcode number on Quincy University ID). back
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How can I check on my Universal
Borrowing request?
In the library online catalog, click on the “My Account” link on
the top navigational bar. Click on Quincy University beside the institution
box, and fill in your last name and library number. A list of all books currently
charged or requested, along with any fines owed, will be displayed. back
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Are there
any restrictions?
This service is available to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty,
and QU staff. There is some restrictions on the number of books someone can
request at one time. Select items to be requested carefully. Check with the
library staff for more specific numbers. back to top
How will I be notified
when the item arrives?
You will receive email notification when your item arrives at the library.
Alternately, check the “My Account” feature of the library catalog
daily to see when your item has arrive and been put “On Hold” for
you. back to top
Where do I
pick it up and return an item?
The Circulation Desk. Be sure to bring your QU ID when picking up a book. back
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How long does it take for
the book to arrive?
This service will take 1-3 weeks depending on the availability of the item. back
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How long can I use the
borrowed items?
This depends on the lending policies of the institution that sends the item.
Each library’s policy differs. Check the due date on the charge slip
you receive when you check out the book. back to top |
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