InterLibrary Loan/Document Delivery and Virtual Catalog



How to use the VIRTUAL CATALOG
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Getting Started

  • On the ILL main page enter the 16-digit Library number from your One-Card; it begins 60104...
  • If you have problems logging in please contact an Access Services staff member at x3083 or email.

  • From the Patron Main Menu, if you wish to search the catalog, click the Searching/Requesting button. To check the status of requests you have already submitted, click Review Your Requests.

Searching

  • In the Search Menu screen:
    • Enter your search term(s).
    • Select to perform as a title, author, subject or ISBN search and click Start.

  • Items will be displayed on the Combined results screen:
    • You may sort the list by author, title or date.
    • Click Next Page at the bottom of the list, to be sure of seeing all results.
    • Click on a title to see more information about the item, including location and availability. When items are owned by more than one library, use the pull down menu to select a library. Then click Show Availability.

Requesting

  • At any point, you may use the Request button to initiate a request. If a copy is available for borrowing, the Request screen will be displayed.

  • Fill in the form as directed. Click Submit Request.
    • All requests are rush, adding a note will slow the request process. Use notes to indicate a certain volume from a set.
    • Place a separate request for each volume needed from a set.

  • The Request Confirmed screen will display the title information and a Request Number. Use this number when reporting problems.

  • You will be Emailed when your request is ready for pick up at the Clapp Library Circulation Desk or if there is a problem and your request cannot be filled.


  • Materials that are not available through the Virtual Catalog may be available from other libraries, place a book request using ILLiad.

Review Your Requests

  • You will be presented with a summary of all your outstanding requests.

  • Find the appropriate request number/item and click on the title link. Status and Due Date are toward the bottom of the Request Details screen.

Log Out

  • Make sure to click Quit to ensure your privacy and security
Problems
  • If you have any problems please contact an Access Staff member at x3083 or email. Remember to have the Request Number for a problem with a particular request.
Additional Information About the Virtual Catalog
The Virtual Catalog Project

Boston Library Consortium

Kara Stroschein Wellesley College Library Date Created: August 2001 Last Updated: September 2005