Libraries

Ordering Books & Articles

Books & Other Materials | Articles
 

Illustration of a bookOrdering Books & Other Materials (e.g., microforms, theses)

1. WestCat

To locate books, movies, music, etc. at WIU Libraries:

  1. Search WestCat (WIU library catalog).
  2. If you are unable to find your item in Westcat, proceed to I-Share (Step 2, below).

2. I-Share

Order items from other I-Share libraries (plan ahead; average arrival = 3-5 business days):

  1. Connect to I-Share. Click the Sign-In button and provide your ECOM username/password.
  2. Search for the book(s).
  3. When you have found a book, go to its full record and click the Request From I-Share link button (from an I-Share library).
  4. Select "Pick Up Library" and "Pick Up Location" (e.g., Western Illinois University; WIU Main Circulation -- Malpass).
  5. Click on "Place Request".

If you are unable to find your item in I-Share (or it is unavailable), then submit your request through ILLiad...


3. ILLiad (Ordering Books & Other Materials, OR Articles)

Use ILLiad to request materials that are unavailable via WestCat & I-Share (plan ahead; average arrival = 10-14 days for books).

  1. Login to ILLiad (ECOM username/password)    [or Request Here if Directed by Library Staff]
  2. Click the Create Request button.
  3. Select and complete the correct form, either: Receive scanned copy of article or chapter OR Borrow the physical book or media.
  4. Click the Submit button button to finish.

Note: If you find what you want in the WorldCat catalog, click the Submit button button. This will take you directly into your ILLiad account and pre-fill the form with correct item information.


Please call (309) 298-2705 for assistance.