How do i access material not held by the library?
In some cases, material you want to consult may not be available to you at Exeter. You will be using vast literature databases which feature many millions of resources from around the world.
You can use the Request an item form to request access to material not held by the library, or you can use Library Hub Discover to locate materials in other libraries that you may wish to visit.
If you plan to use other libraries you can use the SCONUL Access scheme which allows university library users to access study spaces, books and journals at other libraries which belong to the scheme.
If an item is not available via the Library you can place a request. Library staff will try to source and supply a copy to you via a loan from another library or by purchasing the item for library stock. Book chapter and article requests are supplied quickly and delivered to you via email.
Some items may only be available via physical loan of items from other libraries. If you are unable to visit the library to collect material, please use the notes field on the request form to indicate that online access only is required.
Use this service to search across the book and journal collections of the UK research and specialist libraries. You can search to see if copies of books/journals are available in other libraries that you could visit whilst at home over the vacation, or by a special trip. Always check the access requirements before you travel, if you wish to visit another library.
SCONUL Access is a scheme which allows university library users to access study spaces, books and journals at other libraries which belong to the scheme.