If you find an item in MultiSearch with a record that says Local copy unavailable, this usually means that the item is out on loan and you will need to place a request if you want to borrow the item.
To place a request you need to be signed in to MultiSearch, and then click on Request under Get It.
A window will appear asking that you fill out details for your request. If you do not need the item after a particular date please specify this date, otherwise click the Send Request button.
You should now receive a message that your request has been placed.
How long will it take before I get the item? The current borrower is sent a recall notice and is given a two week timeframe to return the item. Providing that you are the first person on the waiting list it will likely take two weeks, but it could take longer if the item is not returned by the due date.
How will I know the item is available? You will be sent an email when the item is available.
Where will I be able to collect the item from? You can collect your item from the Holds Shelves on Level 2 (Library entrance level) - see the email for location details.
If you find an item in MultiSearch with a record that says Automated Retrieval Collection, this means that the item is held in the Library’s automated storage and retrieval system and you will need to place a request if you want to borrow the item.
To place a request you need to be signed in to MultiSearch, and then click Request under Get It.
A window will appear asking that you fill out details for your request. If you do not need the item after a particular date please specify this date, otherwise click the Request button.
You should now receive a message that your request has been placed.
How will I know the item is available? You will be sent an email when the item is available.
Where will I be able to collect the item from? See the email for location details:
The Library provides resource delivery services to distance education students living outside the Sydney metropolitan area.
For information on:
please visit the Library's Distance education service webpage.
MQ staff and students may recommend individual books to be purchased for the Library Collection, if we do not already hold a copy, via the Book purchase request form