Request an item

How do I request a loan?

When you request a loan you are creating a 'hold' for that item.

• Search the library catalogue for the book, DVD, or other item you need
• The status of the item will tell you if it's available or not. If you can see a due date next to your item then it's on loan. You can still request it but you may have to wait
• Click on Request it
• You'll be prompted to log in with your Deakin username and password. Alumni and Community members log in with your family name, Library ID and pin
• Submit the request and select the Pickup Location that suits you best. Delivery can take up to 4 days.

You can request and borrow from any of our four campuses and borrow from other libraries if we don't have what you need.

How do I request a copy?

Copies of journal articles or book chapters not available online can be requested by Deakin staff and students.

• Complete and submit the Copy request form
• Detailed information will make it easier to locate what you want so try to include:
  • journal/book title
  • title of the article/chapter
  • author/s
  • which volume and/or issue/chapter number
  • the year
  • the page numbers
• The copy will be supplied to you via email or post if you prefer.

Other request forms

Interlibrary loan requests

• Interlibrary loan request form - to request items not held by Deakin University Library.

Off-campus requests

• Off Campus Subject Request form - for assistance with finding information on a subject/topic