Q. How can I get a book the GCSC Library does not have?

You have access to materials from Florida colleges and universities using.

You can also request journal articles using our online request form.

Want to know more? Visit our Interlibrary Loan page or follow these steps. 

You can request books from other Florida state college or university libraries using the UBORROW service.

1. Login if not signed in
2. Enter the name of the book in the search box
3. Select the "Statewide Catalog" option from the drop-down menu
4. Find the book you need in the results list and select the "Check for available services" link below the item 
5. Verify you have selected the item you want and enter your preferred email address
6. Select "Send Request"
7. You will get a confirmation screen that your request has been submitted

Login & Search Statewide Catalog

Example of the search screen with sign in button and Statewide Catalog indicated.

Login with using Single Sign-On, search for the item you want, then select Statewide Catalog.

Submit UBORROW Request

There may be more than one item from which to choose; select the Check for available services link of the one you need then "UBorrow Request."

Verify the pickup location and your preferred email address. Select Submit Request.

Confirmation

Your request was successfully processed when you receive the acknowledgement screen.