When a book you need is not available at the Rebecca Crown Library, it may often be found at one of the other 64 CARLI libraries that share the I-Share Online catalog. If you are a current Dominican University student, faculty or staff member, you can initiate a book request yourself by using I-Share Online. Follow these steps:

1. In I-Share Online, change your search so that you are searching all ILCSO libraries. You do this by clicking on the CARLI Libraries button on the left hand side of the toolbar on the top of the screen.

2. When you find the book you need, be sure you are in the Full View screen. Click Request on the toolbar at the top of the screen. ***You can only request books one at a time. I-Share Online will not allow you to place requests for multiple books from a titles list.***

3. Click the down arrow to change your Home CARLI Library to Dominican University.

4. Type in your Library Borrower ID. This will be your 14-digit barcode number found on your school ID card.

5. Type in your last name. Then click the Login button

6. Click the OK button to request the first available copy. (this is the only option available)

7. Type in your Library Borrower ID again and click Submit Request.

You should then get a message letting you know that your request was successful. You can track its status by viewing your Request Information once you access your account from the My Account button.

Your book will be sent to the Rebecca Crown Library and you will be contacted to pick it up at the Circulation Desk (first floor) in the Library. The loan period for the book is set by the lending library. You may return the book to the Circulation Desk. Allow 5-10 days to receive requested materials.

Last update: Thursday, August 24, 2006