Submitting a Request

There are two ways to submit a request - either online through the library catalogue or by completing a paper ILL form.

Using paper ILL forms

If you wish to use the forms, these are available at all branches of the library or we can post them out to you. The white forms are for book, report and thesis requests while the blue form covers journals. If you are submitting a thesis request it is necessary to complete a British Library thesis declaration form which is also available from the ILL desk at the Information Centre in the Sir Duncan Rice Library.

On-line through the library catalogue

• Select the ILL tab
• Identify yourself by entering your registration number and PIN
• Click the ILL tab again, then from the options listed select the appropriate form for the type of material you wish to request

- Book / Thesis
- Journal / Article
- Conference
- Report

• Complete the details for the item you require
• A voucher number should be included with each request
• Agree to the Copyright Statement and Click GO
• A message telling you that the request has been successfully registered will appear on screen. If you are requesting a copy please print this page before clicking OK to complete the request process
• Sign the printed copyright declaration and submit to the Inter Library Loan desk

Check the progress of your requests via your borrower record

• Check your own library record via the library catalogue
• Log on to the system
• Go to Borrower Record - Activities to look at a list of your requests and check on their progress
• We will also notify you of availability by email or letter
• If there is a problem obtaining the item then we will contact you as soon as possible

It is important to bear in mind that your request will be processed more quickly if your citation and source of your information is accurate. Please check the authenticity of references and include this information in your request.