Request a book or a copy of an article from a different library by clicking on the relevant link below:
Novanet Express:
If the item is available in a Novanet library use the Novanet Express service.
Novanet Express Tutorial
Document Delivery Service
Use the Request Form to obtain materials from libraries outside of the Novanet system.
To Login to the Request Form:
User Login = your library barcode number (2126...) on your Dalhousie ID card
Password = the last 4 digits of your phone number registered with the Dalhousie Libraries
Document Delivery Tutorial
For Distance Students only:
If you are registered as a distance student remember you first have to register your Banner ID card and the barcode on the bottom of it with the library before you can borrow material. This ensures that we have the correct address information for you. Go to Registration form
If you require a barcode to obtain library services, please phone the DalCard Office (902-494-2334) to obtain your barcode.
Use this form to request library materials delivered to you Distance Document Delivery Request forms.
For more information on delivery services for Distance students please go to http://libraries.dal.ca/locations_services/services/document_deliveryservices.html
Document Delivery for Distance Students Tutorial
The book/journal you need isn't at Dalhousie - what to do?
Interlibrary Loans (Novanet Express Holds) or Document Delivery to the rescue!
First - is it in Novanet?
Items listed in Novanet may be requested via the Novanet Express service by clicking the "Available at other Novanet Libraries" option, then click "Sign in" to place a hold. You can choose which library you want the book delivered to when you sign in with your Dal Card barcode and 4-digit PIN.
Novanet Express requested items are guaranteed delivery within 3 business days.
You will be notified by email when your requested material arrives. All requested items are to be picked up at the Circulation desk.
Then click "Hold"
Or, click on the Document Delivery option
Choose the "Document Delivery" option from the list by clicking the "Go" button will take you to the Document Delivery request form. The same login is required. The form will be automatically filled in with the information of the item you want but please check that the information is complete, add a "need by date" and any notes, click on the box next to the copyright statement and submit the request.
Document Delivery requests filled by any Atlantic Canadian university library will also normally arrive within 3 business days. If the material is not locally available delivery times will vary. You will be notified by email when books arrive, pick up is available from the Dalhousie library of your choice.
*King’s users must use the King's Document Delivery service.
Articles will be delivered by e-mail link to your registered Dalhousie/King's email address.
If the item isn't in Novanet
If you searched for an item that didn't show up in Novanet, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "try your search in WorldCat."
Then find the item you want in WorldCat, click on it, and click on "Request Item through Document Delivery." You will be asked to log in. This will auto fill the Document Delivery form. Check that the information is accurate, then choose your delivery location and "Need by" date.
Or
Use the following link to Dal's Document Delivery webpage and choose "Patron Request Form." The same Document Delivery login and services as described above apply. Select the appropriate "Loan/Book" or "Copy/Article" option. Fill in the form and submit the request.