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.

• Suggest that the item be purchased by Melbourne Polytechnic Library.

• 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.

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, use the request form: