What is Borrow Direct?
Borrow Direct is a rapid book request and delivery system.
It enables Cornell faculty, staff and students to search the combined library
catalogs of Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania,
Princeton and Yale, a collection of over 40 million volumes, and directly request
expedited delivery of circulating items.
How does Borrow Direct work?
- You log into Borrow Direct using your Cornell ID number.
- Use the Search facility to locate the book you want to request.
- Click the Request button, verify your name, and enter your
e-mail address.
- You will immediately receive an e-mail confirming your request.
Additional e-mails will be sent advising you of the progress of your order.
What can be requested through Borrow Direct?
- Books and printed music not owned by Cornell libraries.
- Books and printed music that are currently unavailable at
Cornell, e.g, charged out, lost, missing, at the bindery, etc.
- Books and printed music that normally circulate from the
Brown, Columbia, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton and Yale
collections.
What cannot be requested through Borrow Direct?
- Books and printed music currently available at Cornell designated
in the Catalog as "Not charged."
- Journals, magazines, newspapers, and other serials.
- Photocopies of journal articles, conference proceedings,
etc.
- Reference books, microfilm and other non-circulating material.
- Books from most of our partners' medical and law libraries.
When will the book arrive from Borrow Direct?
- Most items will be available for pick-up at the circulation
desk of the pick-up location you have chosen within 4 working days of the
date you placed your request.
What is the loan period for Borrow Direct books?
- Usually 30 days, subject to recall by the owning library.
- Renewals are not currently available.
Who is eligible to use Borrow Direct?
- All current Cornell faculty, staff, and registered students
who are willing to accept e-mail as the primary method of notification.
How can I get material unavailable from Borrow Direct?
- Request an interlibrary loan through ILLiad.
Questions about Borrow Direct?
Contact one of the 5 pickup locations on campus:
Created on September 5, 2002; rev. 3/23/06; mm
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