Document Delivery
The Libraries are pleased to offer comprehensive document delivery services for currently employed West Lafayette faculty, staff, and visiting scholars.
What is document delivery? It is delivering the research material you need to your desktop or office quickly and efficiently.
DOCUMENT DELIVERY LOGON
Document Delivery turnaround times may vary from the average during holidays and breaks.
If you request...
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...you will get... |
...within approximately |
| A book owned by Purdue |
The book delivered to your office |
2-3 business days |
| An article or chapter available in paper at Purdue |
An electronic copy of the article or chapter posted to a website |
2 business days |
| Material available electronically to Purdue affiliated users |
An email with information explaining how to access the electronic material |
1 business day |
| The loan of a book report, dissertation, or conference proceeding not owned by Purdue |
The book delivered to your office |
5-10 business days |
| Copies of an article, chapter, or paper not owned by Purdue |
An electronic copy of the article or chapter posted to a website |
2-7 business days |
*Some exceptions may apply
*Document Delivery turnaround times may vary from the average during holidays and breaks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this service cost?
Nothing! The Libraries cover the cost of providing this service.
How do I place an order?
Click here for the order form.
Do I need to check in advance to see if an item is available on campus or not?
No, just place your request. Libraries staff will handle your request as an on- or off-campus order as needed.
I'm on sabbatical away from the campus area. Will you mail a book to me?
Sorry, book delivery is only available to campus departments. Ask the university hosting your sabbatical work or a local public library about their interlibrary loan services. However, you can access electronic resources remotely (click here for details) or request electronic delivery of an article or chapter.
I'm a graduate research assistant or a graduate teaching assistant. Am I eligible for the service?
As a student employed at Purdue, your primary classification is as a student. We will scan and electronically deliver to students articles or chapters held in the Hicks
Repository. If the item you need is held elsewhere in the Purdue Libraries, you will receive an email notice with the location and call number.
Other questions?
Call the interlibrary loan/document delivery office at (765) 494-2800. |
