Getting full-text articles
Finding Books on the Shelves
Requesting Items from Storage
EMU doesn't have your article? Use interlibrary loan
ILLiad Interlibrary Loan
For articles not available online or in the library, use an online form to request it via ILLiad - more info.
Articles are usually delivered online in 3-5 days.
EMU doesn't have your book? Use these interlibrary loan options.
MeLCat is the fastest way to borrow a book via interlibrary loan. If you can't find the book in MeLCat, try ILLiad.
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MeLCat This link opens in a new windowSearch for and request items in many Michigan libraries
Info type: book info, library holdings
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ILLiadCurrent EMU students and faculty can use this online form to ask the library to borrow a book from another library. Please check MeLCat first, as MeLCat books arrive more quickly. To request a book, look for the Book link under New Request. The library doesn't borrow textbooks from other libraries through ILLiad.
Tip: If you just need a specific chapter, use the Book Chapter form.
Visiting other libraries
As an EMU student, you can apply for guest borrowing privileges at the University of Michigan.
Additionally, you can get access to newspaper, history, and other online databases as well as in-person borrowing at the Library of Michigan (available to all Michigan residents and out-of-state students enrolled in a Michigan college or university).
