Introduction to Rutgers University Libraries
How to request books and book chapters
Use QuickSearch to search for print books and e-books (and articles, videos, etc.). If your search result includes an e-book, click "View Online". Some books may have restrictions on the number of pages you can download or require you to download special software. If you have questions about accessing text in an e-book, Ask Us.
If a print book is available to check it out, click on the title. Then click "Sign In" and "Request Item".
If the book is checked out at Rutgers, the QuickSearch record says "Not Available". Sign in to EZBorrow to borrow the book from a non-Rutgers library.
If you don't find the book in QuickSearch, use EZBorrow.
If you have trouble requesting a source, Ask Us.
To request a chapter in a print book, click on the title in the QuickSearch record. Then Sign In and click the Digitization tab.
If you have trouble requesting a book chapter, Ask Us.
Requesting pick-up or delivery of a book
Most print books available through Rutgers Libraries or from a non-Rutgers library via EZBorrow can be picked up at any Rutgers library.
- Sign into QuickSearch or EZBorrow.
- Locate the item you'd like to request in QuickSearch or EZBorrow.
- If an item is eligible for pickup, choose a pickup library location and submit your request.
If you have questions, Ask Us.
Rutgers University Libraries will mail materials requested by current Rutgers students, faculty, staff, and faculty emeriti to a residential address. Please note that not all materials are eligible for personal delivery and allow up to two weeks for delivery.
Watch Introducing Personal Delivery for a quick video or follow the instructions below to request this delivery service:
- Sign in to your QuickSearch account (click Sign In in the upper right-hand corner of QuickSearch).
- Search and locate the item(s) you'd like to request.
- If the item is eligible for Personal Delivery, you'll see a Request Item button. Choose "Personal Delivery" from the request menu.
Requesting an article not available in full text
In the record of an article database, if there is no link to full text, you'll see
. If you click that tab,in most cases, will point you to the full text outside the database. If it doesn't find full text, you'll see a QuickSearch record for the article. Click "Sign In", then "Article Delivery", then "Submit".
If you have questions about requesting an article, Ask Us.
Checking the status of a request
From the Rutgers Libraries home page at libraries.rutgers.edu, click on "My Account" at the top of the page. Log in with your NetID and password. Check the status of your requests for books or articles via interlibrary loan, or outstanding fines or fees, or for messages from Rutgers Libraries.
If you have questions, Ask Us.