Research Guides: Module 3: Finding Articles: If an Article is not at Healey

Getting An Article From Another Library

Healey Library offers an InterLibrary Loan service that allows UMB faculty, students, and staff to borrow materials (books, articles, films, etc.) -- not held by Healey Library -- from other libraries -- all for free!

How Do I Submit an InterLibrary Loan Request?

The fastest way is through the databases. Just look for the link Request Item through Interlibrary Loan

You can also submit a request either through:

1) The Library's ILL's website, where you will be prompted to enter your UMass Boston email and password

or...

2) WorldCat database - an online catalog where you can search for materials at libraries throughout the world and initiate ILL requests.

Generally, ILL material takes 3-5 business days to arrive.

Requesting Interlibrary Loan

1) From ILL website:

From the library's homepage, go to InterLibrary Loan;

Use your UMass Boston email and password to log-in;

Select Copy Request (for articles) or Loan Request (for books or or material);

Complete the request form with as much information as possible and click [submit]

2) From WorldCat:

Go to https://umassboston.on.worldcat.org/discovery

Search for a book or an article under keyword, title, or author in the basic search box.

Find the item you're looking for.
The search will automatically search for items outside of the Healey library.
If Healey doesn't have your item, click on the Request Item through Interlibrary Loan to make the request.