Interlibrary Loan

There are three ways to obtain articles, books, and other research materials not available in the Washington University Libraries. Please always check the WU Libraries Catalog first before requesting from outside sources.

ArticleReach Direct
ArticleReach Direct works much like Interlibrary Loan (below) and is often faster for locating articles. Articles are posted to your account in My Catalog usually within 2-3 days. You can also use My Catalog to check on the status of your ArticleReach Direct requests.

MOBIUS (books only)
Use MOBIUS to borrow books from other academic libraries in Missouri. Most books are available for pickup at the WU library of your choice usually within 3-7 days.

The WU library you choose as a pickup location will notify you when the item arrives. You can also use My Catalog to check on the status of your MOBIUS requests.

Search MOBIUS catalog
My Catalog
What is MOBIUS?

If the book you want is not available from MOBIUS, use Interlibrary Loan, below.

Interlibrary Loan
Use Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) to obtain books, articles, and other research materials you need. All articles will be posted electronically in your ILLiad account usually within 3-7 days. Books and other materials are available for pickup usually within 1-2 weeks at the Olin Library checkout desk.

You will be notified by e-mail when the material arrives.

Log into ILLiad
Interlibrary Loan Unit

The Law and Medical School libraries process Interlibrary Loan materials separately. If you are with one of those Schools, please use the appropriate link below.

Law Library ILL
Becker Medical Library ILL

Contact
Nada Vaughn, ILL Supervisor
Interlibrary Loan Unit
ill@wumail.wustl.edu
314-935-5442 or 314-935-4087