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 Information 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 |
Interlibary 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 Dissertation Abstracts to obtain the first 24 pages of dissertations from the past two years, or the full electronic copy of UWM dissertations, 1997-present. |
$29.00 |
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.