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How do I Request - Books

You can request books from ILLiad using the library's interlibrary loan services. There are no fees for UM-Dearborn students, faculty, or staff to place these requests. We recommend going in the following order to find books from other libraries:

Step-by-Step Instructions for requesting books through ILLiad

Physical items, including books, can be requested for delivery to the Mardigian Library or to University Libraries in Ann Arbor. Textbooks are very hard to obtain through interlibrary loan. Try MeLCat instead. To place a request:

  1. Log into ILLiad at https://ill.lib.umich.edu/illiad/illiad.dll
  2. Click on the Loan (book, microform, AV, etc) link next to Place a Request at the top of the ILLiad Form
  3. Fill out the form as completely as possible. Make sure to fill out required fields.
    • Including an ISBN number will increase the speed with which your request is filled.
  4. When you have completed the form, click the "Submit Request" button.
    • Click on All Requests in the left sidebar to check the status of your request
  5. You will be notified by email when your book is available.
    • Click on Completed Requests in the left sidebar to see all of your completed ILLiad requests.

Questions about requesting books through ILLIAD?
Reach out to the ILLIAD service in Ann Arbor.

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