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Can’t find what you're looking for?

If Messiah’s library doesn’t have what you need, we’ll borrow it for you—from anywhere in our network.This service is free to you and available to all Messiah students, educators, staff, and Friends.

What can you request?

  • Books, DVDs, CDs, Scores – Delivered by mail in 5–7 business days
  • Book chapters or journal articles – Delivered to your email in 24–48 business hours

How to make a request via Primo (1 minute video)

 

 Contact LRCILL@messiah.edu with any questions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before you proceed with your request, check Primo (Library Catalog) or the Journal Search to see if we already own the item you need. You will need to login to Primo to make any requests. A Librarian is happy to help you find materials.

Requesting ILL via Primo:

  1. Search our library collection in Primo. Not there? 
  2. Expand the search to Search Other Libraries (ILL). You must be signed in to your library account to view this option. 
  3. Look for "Get it for me from Other Libraries >" 
  4. Click on the Rapido tile offer that best fits your request.
  • You will see a green confirmation once you submit the request. Your request has now been placed.
  • You can view the request status in your Primo account. You will receive an email once it has been filled.

3. Still can't find it? Complete the blank ILL form with all known bibliographic details.

Still can't find what you're looking for?  Use WorldCat (FirstSearch) precisely navigates millions of bibliographic records in seconds, connecting you to the exact records you need. Identify the ISBN or ISSN and use this in your request.

Contact InterLibrary Loan (ILL)

Have questions?
LRCILL@messiah.edu
717-691-6006 ext. 7242
Murray Library Office 114