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How do I make a request/reservation?

You should only request items out on loan to another user or located at another campus.

  1. Go to the Library Catalogue
  2. Click on Sign in
  3. Enter your UEL username and password
  4. Perform your search
  5. Scroll down the search results to find the title you require
  6. Click on Request
  7. Select pickup location
  8. Click on Hold

Remember - if the item is showing as 'Available' it means that you can go and collect it immediately from the library shelf

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How do I request an Inter-Library Loan (ILL)?

  1. Go to the Library Catalogue
  2. Click on Sign in for full access
  3. Enter your UEL username and password
  4. Click on e-Shelf
  5. Click on My library account
  6. Click on Place ILL request

To request a book

  • Click on ILL Book Request
  • Complete the form
  • Scroll down the screen and complete the Delivery Information
  • Click the box to agree terms and conditions
  • Click on Go

To request a journal

  • Click on ILL Journal Request
  • Complete the form
  • Scroll down the screen and complete the Delivery Information
  • Click the box to agree terms and conditions
  • Click on Go

For further information about Inter-Library Loans, please go to ILL FAQ.

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