How can I request a book or book chapter that Cal State LA Library doesn't have?
Answer
You can request books the library does not own through CSU+ or Interlibrary Loan. We strongly encourage users to request books and book chapters with CSU+ since the turn-around time for receiving the item will be shorter.
Book Chapter Request Guidelines
- If you need two book chapters, please submit them individually.
- If you need more than two book chapters, request the entire book as a loan. We can not provide more than two individual chapters due to Copyright Law.
Steps to Request a Book Chapter with CSU+
- If you've searched OneSearch and do not see the item you want, you can search for it using the CSU Collections and Beyond search pictured below.
- If you do see your item, click on it to open it and continue to the next step. If you don't see the item you are looking for, select the "Still didn't find what you need" option at the top of the results screen and complete the request form. Make sure to select that you requesting a book and not an article.
- Next, log in to your OneSearch Account (if you haven't already). If you are not signed in, the CSU+ request option will not appear.
- Next, select whether you want a full print copy of the book or if you only need one chapter, select "Get a digital chapter." Complete the form that appears.
- Complete the form that appears and hit Send. A message should appear telling you that the request was submitted successfully.
- Watch your email for updates! You will receive an email notification once your article is available to view/download. You can check the status of your request following the steps outlined on this FAQ. Occasionally requests will be canceled because the item is unavailable from one group of libraries. When that happens, check your cancellation email for an option to request the item through Interlibrary Loan.
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