Request books

To request a print book

Current library Associate Membership is required to request physical books. You may request books that are on loan, as well as books not held by University of Auckland libraries (Interlibrary loan).

There are two ways to request books:

1. Fill in the Request an article or book form. Use this if you want books delivered to a Greenlane or community site work address.
2. Use the request options in the University of Auckland Catalogue. Books must be picked up from a Library, including the Philson Library. This excludes delivery of books to Greenlane and community sites.
   1. Sign in to the University of Auckland Catalogue, using your username and password.
   2. Find the book you want.
   3. Click the title to see the request options.
   4. Click Request Item if you want a book.
   5. Click Digitize Part if you want a chapter or journal article to be scanned and emailed to you.
   6. If you have a deadline enter the date required.
   7. Click Send request.
   8. You will receive an email when your book is ready for collection and the date by which it must be collected. This is usually five days’ time.
   9. Use My Library Account to check on books you have requested, and those awaiting pick-up.
      NB. e-books in University of Auckland Catalogue are only available on a Library computer. You may request a copy of a chapter.

When a book is requested from you

You have a minimum period of 5 days from the date of issue before a book you have on loan can be recalled/requested. The Library will notify you via email if a book you have on loan has been recalled/requested by another patron.

• You must return your book by the new due date, which overrides the original due date, preferably to the library you borrowed it from.
• You may have a maximum of 5 days from the date of the recall notice to return the item.
• Your borrowing privileges may be blocked if you do not return it by the recall due date.

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