The library offers students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to borrow materials not currently owned by the library using two web-based services, PALCI EZ Borrow and Tipasa. A valid Alvernia University email address is required to use both systems.
Physical materials like books and DVDs can be picked up and returned at the Circulation desk. Always check Alvernia’s library catalog and Journal Finder first to see if materials are available in our collection before submitting a request. Requests will be processed in the order in which they are received.
Please note that processing time is required for interlibrary loan requests; delivery of articles can take up to 2-7 days, and delivery of books can take 2-3 weeks. (Delivery times are subject to change.)
If you need further assistance, please contact the Circulation Desk at (610) 796-8223 or ill@alvernia.edu.
Use EZ Borrow for: books
Loan period is usually 12 weeks with NO RENEWALS
Log in with your AU credentials
Use Tipasa for: articles, book chapters, books, and DVDs
Get articles and book chapters sent to you electronically
Loan period for books is usually 3-4 weeks (some libraries allow for one renewal of an additional 3-4 weeks)
Log in with your AU credentials
Watch the video below to learn more about requesting interlibrary loans!
Once in a while, you may come across journal articles that are not immediately available in full text online. In that case, you can request full text of the article using our Interlibrary Loan service.
You can either do this from in the database's search results by selecting "Request this item through interlibrary loan" or by manually filling out the ILL request form, linked below.
This service is free to all students, faculty, and staff!
Note - when completing the Tipasa ILL request, make sure you select the form for the correct item format! Options include request an article, book, or non-print item.