Borrowing from Other Libraries
Options for Obtaining Library Materials
- You can recall items that are owned by UWM but are checked out or renewed
- Journals not listed in the Library Catalog may still be available via the Citation Linker
- You can borrow archives and manuscript collections from Wisconsin repositories via Inter-Archives Loans
- The Purchase Recommendation Form may be used to suggest additions to our collections
| Items Covered* | Service | Cost | Average Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Books and Media |
InfoPass - Search Other Libraries (such as Marquette, MATC, and the Milwaukee Public Libraries), then obtain a pass at the RIS Ask a Librarian Desk. Note: Some limitations may apply. |
Free |
Same day |
Books and Media |
UW System Libraries - Use your UWM ID at any University of Wisconsin campus library to check out materials. |
Free |
Same day |
Books and Media |
Cooperative Access Program (CAP) - UWM faculty can check out materials at Marquette University Libraries and the Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries. |
Free |
Same day |
Books and Media |
UW System Borrowing - Use to request books be delivered from other UW System Libraries to the UWM Library. |
Free |
1-5 days |
Books and Media |
WorldCat - Use the black-and-gold "Request It!" button to request items. |
Free |
1-2 weeks |
Books, Media, Dissertations, and Articles |
Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) - Log in, select a format (book or article/photocopy) to request, fill out the form, and submit your request. |
Free |
2 weeks |
Articles |
Rush Request Service - Requests can be placed in ILLiad. After logging in, fill out the RUSH Article Request form and submit your request. |
Free |
24-48 hours |
Dissertations |
Dissertation Express - Requests placed at the ILL office. If you do not wish to purchase a copy to keep, use ILLiad. See also Dissertations & Theses to obtain the first 24 pages of dissertations from the past two years, or the full electronic copy of UWM dissertations, 1997-present. |
$30.00 |
3-4 days |
For information about additional services, contact Leigh Dorsey, Interlibrary Loan / Distance Education Librarian, at ladorsey@uwm.edu. |
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See the library guide Obtaining Items the UWM Libraries do not Own for a more detailed description of these options.