Requesting Books

Need a Book that is on Loan or in Storage?

• If the book is already loaned or needs to be retrieved from storage, view the Retrieval Help page.

Need a Book or Article that UF Does Not Have?

• If you need a book or article that UF does not have, use ILLiad Interlibrary Loan to borrow the material from another library.

Are You a Distance Learner, or an Affiliate Researching at an Off-Campus Center?

• Use ILLiad - Interlibrary Loan to have library materials delivered to you.

What if ILLiad is Unable to Retrieve Your Book or Article?

Articles

• Try contacting the author of the article directly.
• Check Google Scholar for possible links to free versions.

Books

• If the book is still in print, try to purchase from Amazon or other booksellers.
• Check WorldCat to see if older books have been digitized.

Articles, Books, & Other Materials

• Try a commercial Document Delivery service. Some offer rush service for an additional fee.
• Ask your Subject Specialist for additional strategies.

Want Marston Science Library to Purchase a Book or Library Subscription?

• Use the Suggestion for New Library Materials form. Open the "Suggest a Subject" dropdown menu to route your request to your subject librarian.
• Use ILLiad - Interlibrary Loan if you need a book or article immediately.