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Consortium Loan Request

Use it for:Requesting books and articles, not available at Gelman, from the Consortium Libraries.

Why use it?Because you can get books and articles for free in 2-4 business days.


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Step 1
In the ALADIN Catalog, click on the title of the book/journal you need for one of the libraries that has it. The catalog record screen appears.

Step 2
For a book, look at "Status" under "Availability" to make sure that it's not checked out. For a journal, look under "Library has" to make sure the year you need is available.

Step 3
Click on the link "Request through Consortium Loan Services (CLS)". In the new window log into ALADIN. First-time user?

Step 4
On the request form, select the library where you would like to pick-up the book. Under “University ID” type your GWid or GWorld card barcode. For a journal article, fill in the boxes with all the requested data from the article. Click “Submit Request.”

Step 5
A confirmation message appears. You will receive an email when your book arrives and is ready for pick up at the Circulation Desk. You'll receive an article electronically via email.

Step 6
When you are done with the book, return it at Gelman or any of the other libraries. Articles are yours to keep.

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Can't tell if the book is available?

Before you request a book from GM or GT make sure it's available. In the catalog record click on the URL link (George Mason or Georgetown Holdings).
If the book is not checked out, click
the back arrow and make the request, Step 3.


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