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Library Accounts: Requesting Items

Local Requests

Request for pickup linkCOD Library users can request items owned by the COD Library to be held for pickup at the main Circulation Desk.

  1. Log in to your Library account.
  2. Locate an item in the Library Catalog.
  3. Click on the item title.
  4. Scroll down the item record and locate the "Get It" section.
  5. Click the "Request for pickup" link.
  6. Your "Preferred Pickup Location" can be the main College of DuPage Library or one of the COD Regional Centers if available. Image showing the preferred institution and location pick up options
  7. Once your request is ready, you'll be emailed instructions to schedule a pickup.

I-Share Requests

logo for I-ShareCOD Students, Faculty, and Staff can use the Library catalog to locate and borrow items from other I-Share libraries when those items are not available at the COD Library. Requested items are sent from the lending library to COD or any other I-Share library you choose. You can return items to any I-Share library. You will receive notification from the lending library when the item is ready.

It is important to note District Residents cannot request items through I-Share.

  1. Log in to your Library account.
  2. Search for items in "All I-Share Libraries" in the the Library Catalog.Search the catalog for I-Share items using the I-Share search scope
  3. For the item you want, click on "Check for available services"Click "Check for available services" to place your request
  4. Click on "I-Share"Click on "I-Share"
  5. Review the accuracy of the request form and confirm your pickup location information is correct. Your "Preferred Pickup Location" can be the main College of DuPage Library or one of the COD Regional Centers if available. Image showing the preferred institution and location pick up options
  6. Click the "Send Request" buttonSend Request button in the request form
  7.     Once your request is ready, you'll be emailed instructions to schedule a pickup.

The I-Share database contains nearly 15 million unique bibliographic records and more than 38 million item records, representing the holdings of 89 CARLI I-Share member institutions. Access to this enormous consortial collection gives COD Library users ready access to a collection that ranks among the world’s largest research libraries.

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary loan is a free service for COD Library card holders (note: District residents cannot request articles). COD students, faculty, administrators and staff members, should only request items through Interlibrary loan if items are not available through I-Share.

Placing an ILL request from with the Library Catalog

You can place ILL requests, when available, when viewing records in the Library catalog.

  1. When viewing a record, login using the link in the yellow log in bar. Image showing the account sign in link in a full record display in the Library catalog
  2. If ILL is available for your item, you'll see a link the the Interlibrary Loan Request form.Image of the Interlibrary Loan request link in the Library catalog
  3. After clicking on this link, you'll be taken to the appropriate Interlibrary Loan form, which is pre-populated with identifying information about your item. Fill out the required fields with you personal information and click "Review".
  4. Confirm and submit your request.

Placing an ILL request using our Interlibrary Loan request forms

Interlibrary Loan requests can be placed directly using our Interlibrary Loan request forms on the Library website.

These forms can also be accessed directly from the Library catalog:

  1. In the catalog, click the three dots in the top navigation bar:Show additional links option in the global navigation bar
  2. Click on the “Interlibrary Loan Requests” link:Interlibrary loan link in the expanded navigation menu

Interlibrary Loan FAQs

Yes.
Scannned or photocopied articles or chapters do not need to be returned. They are yours to keep.
Return the book to a Circulation Desk in the COD Library.

The lending library sets the due date. If you need the book longer, contact the Interlibrary Loan staff at (630) 942-2166 or by e-mail (ill@cod.edu) at least three days before the due date. The patron is responsible for all fees related to overdue, lost or damaged materials, as determined by the lending library.

 

Certain items may not be requested through Interlibrary Loan:

  • Books published during the current calendar year.
  • Non-print materials such as videotapes, recorded music, audiotapes, CDs, etc.
  • Whole issues of journals or articles available full-text from COD electronic indexes and databases.
  • E-Books
  • Streaming media

Pick up your requested item at the main floor Circulation Desk in the COD Library after you have been notified by phone or e-mail of its arrival. When an article that you requested is sent to us in electronic form, we will e-mail it to you.

Journal, magazine, or newspaper articles usually take about 5 working days to arrive. Books usually take 10 working days or more. You will be notified by phone or e-mail (your choice) when the item is available.

Interlibrary Loan is a free service offered to anyone who has a current COD Library card. You may apply for a Library card at the Circulation Desk or request a card online.

Article requests are only available to COD students, faculty, and staff.

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