A list of all the items the Library has of this title will appear.1. Requesting books held by UQ
1. Search the catalogue for the book title
2. From the catalogue record, click on the Request button:
3. Identify yourself by entering your UQ username and UQ password.
4. Pickup location - select External and Remote Service.
5. Click on A list of all the items the Library has of this title will appear.
6. If a copy is available for requesting, the message in the STATUS column will be either:
6. Select the item to request by clicking its radio button
7. Click 
at the bottom of the list
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Do not request more than one copy of the same title. Additional requests will be cancelled once the first request is filled.
8. Click on 
to get back to the catalogue record.
9. The item will be delivered to you via the mail. Please keep your Semester address in my.SI-net up-to-date.
The Library will pay postage to your home address and you must pay the return mail costs.
Borrowing
Click on the highlighted link below for the full borrowing guide.
| Category | Undergraduate | Coursework PG | Research Student |
| Number of items | Max. of 30 | Max. of 40 | Max. of 60 |
| Standard loan | 42 day | 42 day | 84 day |
| Number of items | Max. of 40 | Max. of 40 | Max. of 60 |
| Renewing loans | 3 renewals at 28 days | 3 renewals at 28 days | 3 renewals at 84 days |
| Requesting items | Max. of 10 (1 copy only per title) | Max. of 20 (1 copy only per title) | Max. of 20 (1 copy only per title) |
2. Print journal articles held by UQ
1. Search the catalogue for the journal title
2. From the catalogue record, click on the Request article link:
4. Enter your UQ username and password
5. Click on Submit this request
To comply with the Copyright Act, supplying your
password signifies that you accept the copyright declaration on the request.
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| How much info should I provide? | Provide as much detail as possible | ||
| How long does it take? | Depends on item being requested and the source of supply | ||
| How will I receive items? |
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| Help viewing documents | PC and Macintosh users | ||
| Get it at UQ Library link | Within databases, you will come across Get it at UQ Library link. If the article is not available in fulltext, you will be presented with a list of options, including a link to the Catalogue and Document Delivery. | ||
| More info | Contact your librarian | ||
How much information should I provide?
Please provide as much detail as possible.
| Category | Explanation |
| Author/Article Author | Enter as Surname, Forename/Initials e.g. Smith, John or Smith, J. |
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| Appears in journal |
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| Location/Call no. |
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| Special instructions |
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| Library Use Only | Leave blank |
The time taken to supply an item depends on many variables including the accuracy and fullness of the details you supply, and the time spent in transit from the supplier to UQ. All requests are processed as quickly as possible and suppliers are chosen for their reliability and speedy supply.
The following is a general delivery guide:
| Category | Explanation |
| UQ journal articles | Usually supplied within a few days |
| Australian locations | Usually supplied within 2 weeks |
| Overseas locations |
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| Category | Explanation |
| Rush - 24 hour service |
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| Express - 2 hour service (journal articles only) |
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| Pay by phone | Ring 3346 4313 for Mastercard, and Visa payments during Social Sciences and Humanities Library's opening hours |
| Pay by mail |
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