How Do I...?

Since the UDC Library is a member of the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC), UDC students, faculty, and staff can borrow materials from the libraries at the eight other WRLC schools: American University, Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, and Marymount University. 

You may request that items be delivered to the UDC Library for you to pick up. (You may be able to visit member libraries in person to use or borrow materials, but please contact the member library before you visit to confirm their visitor policy.) You may not request materials that UDC owns unless the UDC copy is checked out, lost, or missing.

Step-by-Step Instructions for CLS Requests: 

• Sign in to UDC Search. (Many options are not available until you do this.)
• Search for the item.
• If it is not available at UDC but is listed as available at another WRLC library, it can be requested through CLS. Click on the “CLS Request (2-3 Day Delivery)” link. 
• You will then see a form showing the requested title and your delivery location. 
• Click “Submit Request.”
• In a couple of days, the item will arrive at the UDC Library. You will receive notification by email when your materials are ready. Items must be picked up from the library Circulation Desk on the B level of Building 39 within 10 days. If you would like to pick up your item at the Lamond-Riggs campus library location, please email circ@udc.libanswers.com to arrange delivery. 
• You can always check on the status of your requests by checking your library account.
• These items may be renewed online through My Library Account. You will need to choose the item’s home library from sidebar on t left of the page. When you are finished with materials they may be returned to any WRLC library. Be aware that you are responsible for any fines that may accrue.
• Materials not held by any consortium library may be requested through interlibrary loan, which takes longer, doesn't let you keep the books as long, and may cost money.