Request resources from beyond our Library collection
Eligible staff and students may request copies of books, articles, book chapters, theses and other resources if the Library does not hold a copy.
Who is eligible?
Macquarie University and Macquarie University Hospital staff and postgraduate students (including honours students in honours year) are eligible to request interlibrary loans.
Make an interlibrary loan request
- Log in to MultiSearch.
- Search to see if the Library already holds the required item.
- If it is not held by Macquarie, use the ‘Expand beyond library collections’ link, and search again to see if the item appears.
- When you have found what you are looking for, check to see if any ‘Request it for me’ options have appeared.
- Use the ‘Request it for me’ options to request your interlibrary loan.
- If you still cannot find your item or there is no ‘Request it’ option available: at the top of your search results will be a link "Didn't find what you need? MQ Staff and Postgraduate students place request here". This links to a manual request form - please complete as many details as possible. Requests made this way typically take longer to process.
- You will receive an email when the requested item is available. Physical items can be collected from the Info Desk on level 2 of the Library. Chapters and articles will be sent as an email attachment or download link.
While you are watching this video remember the tab says 'Request it' instead of 'Get it'
- Delivery times are dependent on accuracy of details provided and availability of the lending institutions and publishers.
- Requested journal articles and book chapters may be delivered within 24 hours depending on availability.
- Loan periods vary according to the lending institution.
- All loans must be returned to Macquarie University Library.
- If you wish to renew an interlibrary loan submit an enquiry at least three working days before the item is due. We will contact the lending institution to request a renewal. Note: some lending institutions do not permit renewals of their items.
- Enquiries can be made here.
We supply loans and copies of material to Australian and overseas libraries in accordance with the Australian Copyright Act (1968) and its amendments. Our policies are found in the ILRS directory – search for ‘NMQU’.
We normally supply requests placed through Rapido, Libraries Australia Document Delivery (LADD) and OCLC Worldshare.
For assistance, contact lib.ill@mq.edu.au.
Australian libraries
Place requests using LADD or contact us (as above).
Payment using the Libraries Australia payment system is preferred. Payment by credit card or EFT will be accepted.
Overseas libraries
Place requests using OCLC WorldShare or contact us (as above).
Our costings are found in the OCLC Policies Directory – search for ‘ATNMQ’, and ILRS directory – search for ‘NMQU’.
Payment may be made with IFLA vouchers, credit card and OCLC’s IFM.
Theses
Macquarie Theses are not for loan. Libraries can purchase a copy. Contact us on lib.ill@mq.edu.au for a quote (including postage cost) before placing a request.
Requests should be placed through Rapido, LADD or OCLC WorldShare. Alternatively, if this is not possible, an email request can be placed via lib.ill@mq.edu.au.
An electronic copy will be made available, with the author’s permission, or an unbound copy will be posted to you.
Note: this service takes four to six weeks excluding delivery time.
Under the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968, as amended, we are limited to sending only one chapter or 10 per cent of a book. Journals are less restricted, allowing us to send multiple articles from single journal issues. Items supplied that are not held by the Library must be for teaching and/or research purposes.
Contact us
Other libraries
Interlibrary Loan Service
Library, 16 Macquarie Walk
Macquarie University
NSW 2109 Australia
Macquarie staff and students
Use our online form if you have a question about your interlibrary loan request.