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Borrow Books

Borrow or request items found in the 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 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.

Attention: Co-op & Distance students please check Request Books for special instructions.

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

Request items not in the catalogue

Request books, journal articles, and other materials not found in the library catalogue through RACER interlibrary loan form.

Attention: Co-op & Distance students please check Interlibrary Loan (RACER) for special instructions.

Other Helpful Links

• Borrowing information
  • Overdue books incur fines of $.25 per day to a maximum of $15 per item.  More information on sanctions is available in the TriUniversity Libraries Lending Policy.
• RACER Help and Hints
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Renewing Library Materials
  • Renewals are permitted as long as no one else recalls the books. You may renew your items by any of the following methods:
    • Phone: 519-888-4600 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
    • Online: Your Library Account
      • Renewing Items instructions

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