You can request items that support your research and academic needs. This includes items owned by the library that are not currently available, items in your preferred format (e.g. you can request a print book if we have the ebook), and items not owned by the Boston College Libraries. This is free for BC students, faculty, and staff.
Sign-in with your BC login and use the Request Book link in the library catalog.
| Item | Usually available in |
|---|---|
| Library materials to be picked up at the library where the item is permanently located | 24 hours |
| Library materials to be picked up at a location that is different from the one where the item is permanently located | 3-5 business days |
| Library materials stored offsite | 1-2 days |
| Library materials that are not available through the BC Libraries | 7-14 days |
| Articles | 1-3 days |
| Book chapters | 1-3 days |
| Theses and dissertations | 1-5 days |
| Tests & Measures (FAQ) | not available |
| Harvard Business School Cases (FAQ) | not available |
| Item | What to do |
|---|---|
| Library materials that are currently available | Find the item in the catalog, Sign-in, and use Request Book / Request Book Chapter button |
| Library materials that are currently unavailable |
Find the item in the catalog, and click Request Book to request via Interlibrary loan or find the item in WorldCat and use the Request button |
| Materials that are not available in the BC Libraries |
Request via Interlibrary loan or find the item in WorldCat and use the Request button |
| Item | How long | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BC owned items | see Loan Periods | My catalog account |
| Books from other libraries | usually 60 days, but can vary | Interlibrary loan account |
| Articles / book chapters | available for download for 30 days | Interlibrary loan account |
| Other items | varies by library | Interlibrary loan account |
