The DOCUMENT DELIVERY SERVICE

What is it?

The Document Delivery, or Inter-Library Loans service enables staff and students to borrow from Australian and overseas libraries

All patrons using the Document Delivery system must register on-line.
You must be a 4th year honours student, post-graduate student, or Conservatorium academic staff member.
You must have a valid library card.
Your library card needs to be clear of fines and overdues.
Please allow 24 hours from registration before placing your first request.
If you experience any problems with registration please contact the or ask at the loans desk for assistance.
The on-line registration form is found on the University of Sydney Library Catalogue.
Register On-line
Please read the form carefully

There is no limit to the number of requests you may place in any one year.
Keep requests to a managable number at any one time. If you have a large number of requests please submit them in groups of ten over a period of weeks.
The library does not accept requests for recreational material or items that do not relate to research or performance needs for your course.

Books, Scores
DVDs and videos may be requested subject to the supplying library's policy.
CDs may be borrowed through Inter-Campus loan by special arrangement. Use the "Books" on-line form to request CDs.
Outside libraries do not loan CDs.
Some theses may be borrowed

Complete an on-line request form for the appropriate media e.g. book, score, journal article, DVD, or CD by doing the following:
Login to MY LIBRARY
Click on the link "Request items from Document Delivery"
Chose a request form (Use Book form for Music)
To place another request click on the "New Request Button"
Your request will be automatically sent to the Document Delivery librarian who will then forward your request to the appropriate library.

The supplying library sets a return date, usually 2 - 6 weeks
Contact the Document Delivery librarian to arrange a renewal. Renewals are subject to the supplying library's approval.