If RDP doesn’t have the book or article I need, how do I get it? (Interlibrary Loan)
Answer
Request items not owned by RDP Library through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Interlibrary Loan Request
We'll do our best to fulfill requests; however, there are instances when we won't be able to fulfill some requests.
ILL requests which we can fulfill will take 1 to 3 weeks to arrive. Delivery dates are out of our control.
You'll receive an email to your RDP email address when your item is ready for pick-up at the Red Deer Polytechnic Library Desk. Or, when available from our partner libraries, the article or book chapter may be delivered directly to your RDP email inbox.
Request an Interlibrary Loan from LibrarySearch
1. Use LibrarySearch to find library materials. For an item not owned by RDP Library, click on the "Title" of the item.
- Item location will be "At Alberta Libraries" or "At Canada Libraries".
2. Click "Request Item through Interlibrary Loan" on the right-hand side of the screen.
3. Sign in to your Library Account (unless you've previously signed in) to have the form auto-populate with your Library Account information.
- Choose "Login for RDP students and staff" and use your RDP credentials if prompted.
4. Review the details and click "Submit request" at the bottom of the screen.
5. You'll receive an email to your RDP email address when your item is ready for pick-up at the Red Deer Polytechnic Library Desk. Or, when available from our partner libraries, the article or book chapter may be delivered directly to your RDP email inbox.
Request an Interlibrary Loan from an EBSCO database
1. Use an EBSCO database to find information. For an item not owned by RDP Library, click on the "Access Now" button.
2. Sign in to your Library Account (unless you've previously signed in) to have the form auto-populate with your Library Account information.
- Choose "Login for RDP students and staff" and use your RDP credentials if prompted.
3. Review the details and click "Submit request" at the bottom of the screen.
4. You'll receive an email to your RDP email address when your item is ready for pick-up at the Red Deer Polytechnic Library Desk. Or, when available from our partner libraries, the article or book chapter may be delivered directly to your RDP email inbox.
