Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

Request Books Using catalogusmai

Use this when you find books in catalogusmai that aren't available at UMBC. You can request books that are checked out as well as books that UMBC does not own. Books that are not available in the catalog should be requested through Interlibrary Loan.

Note: Non-UMBC users must use Interlibrary Loan from their local public or institution library.

1. Find the book you want using catalogusmai.
   
   
2. Click on next to the book title.
   
   
3. Click the "Check availability at all University System of Maryland campuses" link before placing your request.
   
4. Books that are listed as Non-Circulating (primarily Reference or Reserves), Lost, or In Process cannot be requested.
   Books that have been checked out may be requested.
   
   
5. Click on to request your item (requires log-in with 14-digit ID card number & last name).
6. Select a pickup location (UMBC Library).
   
   
7. Click send.

You will be notified by e-mail when your item is available. You can also log on to your Library Account to check the status of your request. Your may pick up your item at the Circulation Desk when the status states 'on hold until [date]'.

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