How do I get books from other libraries? Periodical articles?

All GCC students, staff, and faculty have inter-district loan and interlibrary loan privileges.

If the books are in the libraries of the Maricopa Community College District this is an Inter-district loan:

• You can request them electronically by using the "Place Hold" link on the GCC Libraries Search page. From there, you would simply log in with your MEID username and password (same login you use for Canvas and student email). Books obtained from other district libraries will normally arrive within 5 days, and you will be notified by your campus e-mail address. You can pick them up at the West Circulation Desk (623.845.3109).

If the book is NOT in the district libraries:

• Log-in to your Inter-Library Loan (ILLiad) account and submit your request by filling out the request form. If you have not created an ILLiad account, you will need to do this by clicking on the First Time Users link.  
• Please provide as much information about the book as possible. Also, you will need to allow a minimum of two weeks before we receive any books not in the community college system. If you need assistance creating an Interlibrary Loan account, please see the Circulation Desk or call 623-845- 3109.
• To obtain periodical articles that are not available in GCC's library you will need to complete the request form - use the "Photocopy" request. Again, provide as much information about the item as possible. Ask the librarian to help you if necessary. Incomplete information will delay processing.