To obtain materials not available electronically, Distance Learners should use Interlibrary Loan in order to:
- Borrow circulating books and other materials from the FAU Libraries
- Obtain photocopies of articles in FAU-owned journals
- Obtain journal articles FAU does not own from other libraries
To use Interlibrary Loan, it is necessary to complete the registration form, entering your "profile" information and acquiring a user name and password. The system will retain this information, making it easier for you to borrow materials in the future. The system also allows you to check the status of your current and past requests. Please see the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) web page to register and learn more about policies and procedures. Be sure to click "Distance Learner" as your Patron Status. If you are a Distance Learner not affiliated with FAU, please choose "DCU Distance Learner" for Dept/Major.
We will send FAU-owned books and all photocopies of articles via direct mail to the preferred mailing address you indicate on the ILLiad registration form. To order books not owned by FAU, you should use a nearby public library or public university. You are responsible for keeping your ILLiad account updated with any change of address. Please see the Document Delivery web page for more information.
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