Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing

Request Items in the Library Catalogue

Retrieve local library books using the call number locations and sign them out at the Circulation desk, or use Locations & Requests link to request books from any library location in the catalogue and choose any of the on-campus library locations for pick-up.
Submit a cataloging request for a new, unprocessed book in the catalogue urgently needed for current research. Use Locations & Requests link.
Request scanned copies of print articles from any library location in the catalogue and have them delivered via email, as copyright and licensing permit. Use Request an article link below the record. For help with Sign-in, click the tab First Time Users, then click Waterloo.
Request scanned copies of book segments from any library location in the catalogue and have them delivered via email, as copyright and licensing permit. Use RACER link from the top menu on the right.

Items or scans are delivered within 1-3 business days; cataloguing requests take 5 business days.

Request Items Not in the Library Catalogue

If you can't find the item you want in the Library catalogue you can request the item through RACER interlibrary loan service. In the catalogue, click the link in the top menu.

Tip: For more information about using RACER, check:

University of Waterloo Library
- Loan Periods
- Renewing Library Materials
Guelph & Laurier Universities
- Same privileges as at Waterloo apply
Other Canadian Universities
North American University Libraries
- Consult the List of USA Libraries Participating in the Reciprocal Borrowing Program
Foreign or Overseas University Libraries
Contact Manager, Circulation Services: Lending for a Letter of Introduction.

Proxy Card Request

Current faculty or staff members may request a proxy card to allow a designate to borrow and access material on his/her behalf.

Borrowing in person

Your WatCard can be used at Guelph and Laurier university libraries to borrow circulating books directly.
How to get to Guelph or Laurier Libraries

Annex

Annex is a storage facility for infrequently used materials located in Guelph. On-site access to the Annex is available by appointment. Contact: 1-800-597-8016 or 519-821-7946, or e-mail at triannex@uoguelph.ca

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Last Updated: January 28, 2015

Services for ... Graduate Students

Borrowing

Request Items in the Library Catalogue

Request Items Not in the Library Catalogue