Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery: Request items from other libraries

If you can't find an item at Melbourne Polytechnic Library:

• Request an interlibrary loan and document delivery from public and academic libraries in Australia. The item is delivered to your campus library. Journal articles and documents are emailed to you.
• Go to any university or TAFE library that participates in reciprocal borrowing (CAVAL). Bring your current student or staff card to start borrowing items.

The interlibrary loan and document delivery service is currently free for staff and students. Melbourne Polytechnic Library pays for the costs on your behalf.

Students : can request course related items not held by the library

Staff : only items to be used for teaching or research purposes can be requested

Reciprocal borrowing (CAVAL) is free for staff and students who are enrolled in Certificate IV or higher with a course duration of at least one year.

1. Search Melbourne Polytechnic Library:

1. Search with Google Scholar:

2. Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) at the top left. Select Settings:

3. Select Library links on the left. Type Melbourne Polytechnic in the search box and press Enter. Tick Melbourne Polytechnic - FindIt@ and click Save:

Your Google Scholar search results will now include links to full text articles in the right column:

After searching the library and the internet, open the request form below :

New digital resources

You requested more online content and we heard you!

Check out these new resources below:

Flipster provides access to full text digital magazines on many subjects including gardening, art, music, photography and more.

Kanopy provides access to streaming videos on subjects relevant to Melbourne Polytechnic courses including education, art, health, humanities and science.

For more information about Flipster or Kanopy click on the links above or ask Library staff for help to access these new online products.