Borrow from Other Libraries

Interlibrary and Document Services

If the library doesn't hold the material you need for your SDSU research, we will try to get it for you!

Materials from Other Libraries

Materials held at the SDSU Imperial Valley in Calexico, CA are included in our online catalog, OneSearch, and are available for immediate ordering directly from OneSearch. When you find a record for an SDSU Imperial Valley book you need in the Library Catalog (OneSearch), click on the REQUEST button and follow the prompts to place your order. Books from the SDSU Imperial Valley are delivered here and available for pickup at the main Circulation Desk within 3-5 days. Loan policies and fines are the same as those for books checked out from the main SDSU collection (see the Borrowing (SDSU) page for current policies).

Books, audio/visual material, book chapters, and articles, etc can be requested via CSU+. If an item is not available at our library, go to OneSearch and select the "Other Collections" radio button. You will need to log into your Library Account in the top right corner using your SDSUid and password. After logging in, you'll see a blue Get It box. After clicking on the Get It box, a request form will appear asking for a volume, if necessary, if not leave blank, and then Pickup/delivery location. If you are stationed at the main library please leave the option as SDSU Library, if you are stationed at IV, please change the option to IV SDSU Library. Then click Request. You have now placed a CSU+ request. To check on your request, please log into your Library Account. CSU+ materials are generally available for pickup at the Circulation Desk within 3-4 days. For more assistance please email ILL at [email protected].

Circuit is the fastest way to get a book that's not held in the SDSU Library collection. But only books are available for loan through Circuit (no journal articles). This union catalog contains the collections of the libraries of UCSD, USD, San Diego County Libraries, and San Diego Public Libraries. Books are generally available for pickup at the Circulation Desk within 1-2 days.