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Ordering Books & Articles
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Ordering Books & Other Materials (e.g., microforms, theses)
1. WestCat
To locate books, movies, music, etc. at WIU Libraries:
- Search WestCat (WIU library catalog).
- 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):
- Connect to I-Share. Click the Sign-In button and provide your ECOM username/password.
- Search for the book(s).
- When you have found a book, go to its full record and click the
button (from an I-Share library).
- Select "Pick Up Library" and "Pick Up Location" (e.g., Western Illinois University; WIU Main Circulation -- Malpass).
- 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).
- Login to ILLiad (ECOM username/password) [or Request Here if Directed by Library Staff]
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Click the
button.
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Select and complete the correct form, either:
OR
.
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Click the
button to finish.
Note: If you find what you want in the WorldCat catalog, click the
button. This will take you directly into your ILLiad account and pre-fill the form with correct item information.
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