Q. Once I find a book (or other physical item) in the library catalog, how do I request it for pickup from the library?

The instructions below are also relevant when searching and requesting other physical items.

1. Start by searching for the book in the library catalog (Quick Search).
2. Sign-in to the catalog if you aren't already signed in:
   
   
    
3. Click on the title of the book you want in the results list:
   
   

SCENARIO 1: Books owned by UNL

1. Under "Locate/Request It," click on "Delivery."
   
   
    
2. Select your preferred library from the drop down menu and then click "Send Request."
   
   **Not needed after dates:  We attempt to fill all requests as soon as possible.  Do not select a 'not needed after' date unless you cannot use the material beyond that date.  Items will be re-shelved if they are not picked up after 10 days.
   
    
3. You will be notified by email when the item is ready to pick up at the library.

SCENARIO 2: Books owned by UNO, UNK, or UNMC

1. Click on one of the options under "Get it from other NU libraries."
   
   
    
2. Next, click "Delivery," select your institution and preferred library, and click "Send Request."
   
   
   
   
    
3. You will be notified by email when the item is ready to pick up at the library.

SCENARIO 3: Books outside NU Libraries

1. If a book shows up in the catalog but is not currently available from any University of Nebraska library, you can click "Request the book from another library through ILL" to place an interlibrary loan request:
   
   
    
2. Fill out and submit the interlibrary loan form. (See the link below for how to set up your interlibrary loan account.)
3. You will be notified by email when your item is ready for you to pick up at the library.