Libraries

Forms

Book / Article / Item Requests

Book Holds, Recalls & Searches

• Book Hold: A request that the library keep a book for you at the check out desk. This is used when: a) a book has been ordered, but is not in the collection yet, or b) when someone else has the book checked out and you would like it held whenever it is returned.
• Book Recall: A request for a library book which has been checked out to be returned as soon as possible.
• Search: A request that the library staff look very thoroughly for an item that was not located on the shelf where Minerva indicated it should be found.
• See also: the Media Hold form to request that the Ekstrom Media Department pull a particular media item, video or DVD, for you to pick up at the Media Desk of the Ekstrom Library
  

Book Renewal

• Items can be renewed online using Minerva. In Minerva click the "My Library Account" button. Enter your library ID number (listed on your Cardinal Card) and your last name. Your Library Account will show which items you have checked out as well as any pending requests or fines and fees. Books can be renewed from this page by clicking the box next to each item and then clicking the "Renew" button at the bottom of the page. Look at the due date to make sure the item has been renewed.

Course Reserve Request

• Faculty members can use this form to place materials on reserve for a class.

Interlibrary Loan

• Requests for materials that the University Libraries do not own are made through ILLiad. For more information on ILLiad, read the ILLiad Frequently Asked Questions.
• Distance Learning students and faculty should use the forms available from the Distance Learning Library Services page.

Item In-Process Request

• Complete this form to request rush processing on an item that is "on order" or "in process".
• Availability: Art, Ekstrom or Kersey Library

Media Hold

• Complete this form to request that the Media Department pull a particular media item, video or DVD, for you to pick up at the Media Desk of the Ekstrom Library.
  
• Availability: Ekstrom Library

Order Recommendation

• To recommend that one of the UofL Libraries purchase a particular item for its collection fill out the form for the appropriate library.

Research Assistance & Library Instruction

Schedule a class

• To schedule an instruction session in the Ekstrom Library for a class. This may include requesting a librarian to teach the session.

Schedule a research appointment

• To schedule a private instruction session with a librarian. This service is particularly meant for people who are working on a research project, but may be used for general library instruction if needed.

Submit a reference question

• To submit an email reference question to any of the seven UofL Libraries.

Submit a request for the completion of a citation

• If you are missing parts of a book or article reference, use this form to request that a librarian search for the missing pieces.

Miscellaneous Forms

Comment Form

• To send a recommendation or comment on library services, policies or web pages.

Laptop Internet Access Request

• Use this form to report your ethernet requirements and request access to the Libraries' databases from your personal laptop.

Authorized User Request Form

• This form allows faculty to designate specified people to use that faculty member's Cardinal Card to check out materials. This form should be completed by the faculty member.

Stacks Maintenance Form

• If an area of materials is disorderly, use this form to report the problem.

Carrel Request Form

• This form should be completed to request a carrel in Ekstrom Library.