How can I request a book or journal article that is not available at GBC?
Answer
This guide explains how students, staff, and faculty at GBC can request books or journal articles from the HLLC by:
- How do I Request a Book that is not Available?
- Requesting Print Books from the HLLC
- Requesting a Book that is not Available
- Requesting Journal Articles that are not Available through the Library Databases
How do I Request a Book that is not Available?
1. Please visit the library's catalog to confirm that the book is not owned. Please visit: https://gbc.libanswers.com/hllc/faq/201110?m=p to learn more about searching in the catalog.
2. If the book is found in the catalog, please go to Requesting Print Books from the HLLC. If the book is not found, please go to Requesting a Book that is not Available.
Requesting Print Books from the HLLC
1. From the library's website, navigate to the Get Help! page. The Get Help button can also be found on any of the other library pages.
2. Next, start filling in the form. In the Question (a) field, please fill in Book(s) request.
3. Next, fill in the More Detail/Explanation (b) field. Add as much detail as you can about the item: title, author, call number, etc.
4. Next, fill in your GBC email address (c).
5. Next, fill in your first and last name (d).
6. If this book is related to your course, please fill in the fields for What course is this question related to? (e) and Who is teaching the course? (f). If this is not for a course, please enter n/a in both fields.
7. Please upload a screenshot of your requested item (s) in the File Upload area (g). The screenshots will help the HLLC staff ensure the right item is selected for you.
8. Finally, click Submit Your Question (h) to request your item (s).
Requesting a Book that is not Available
1. From the library's website, navigate to the Get Help! page. The Get Help button can also be found on any of the other library pages.
2. Next, start filling in the form. In the Question (a) field, please fill in Book(s) request.
3. Next, fill in the More Detail/Explanation (b) field. Add as much detail as you can about the item: title, author, call number, etc. What is this book needed for?
4. Next, fill in your GBC email address (c).
5. Next, fill in your first and last name (d).
6. If this book is related to your course, please fill in the fields for What course is this question related to? (e) and Who is teaching the course? (f). If this is not for a course, please enter n/a in both fields.
7. Please upload a screenshot of your requested item(s) in the File Upload area (g). The screenshots will help the HLLC staff ensure the right item is found for you.
8. Finally, click Submit Your Question (h) to request your item(s).
Requesting Journal Articles that are not Available through the Library Databases
1. Please visit the library's catalog to confirm that the library does not have access to the journal article. Please visit: https://gbc.libanswers.com/hllc/faq/264287?m=p to learn more about searching for journal articles in the library databases.
2. If the journal article is not found or the library does not have access to the journal article, please follow the instructions below to request a copy of the journal article.
3. From the library's website, navigate to the Get Help! page. The Get Help button can also be found on any of the other library pages.
4. Next, start filling in the form. In the Question (a) field, please fill in Journal Article Request.
3. Next, fill in the More Detail/Explanation (b) field. Add as much detail as you can about the item: title, author, etc. A doi is helpful! See an example below:
4. Next, fill in your GBC email address (c).
5. Next, fill in your first and last name (d).
6. If this book is related to your course, please fill in the fields for What course is this question related to? (e) and Who is teaching the course? (f). If this is not for a course, please enter n/a in both fields.
7. Please upload a screenshot of your requested item(s) in the File Upload area (g). The screenshots will help the HLLC staff ensure the right item is found for you.
8. Finally, click Submit Your Question (h) to request your item(s).