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About Intercampus Article Requests

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Who can use the Intercampus Article Request Service?

  • UTAS students and staff – you will need your UTAS ID number found above your name on your UTAS card
  • Other UTAS Library Borrowers – you will need your UTAS Borrower ID found under the barcode of your Special Borrower card (please note – enter the numerals only, not the letters at the beginning and end).

If you are not part of the University of Tasmania borrower community, you are welcome to visit any UTAS Library and access print resources available.

What can I request using the Intercampus Article Request Service?

The Intercampus Article Request Service operates between UTAS Library branches, allowing you to request articles that are only available in print journals at another UTAS Library location. You may also request extracts from books at another UTAS Library location. All intercampus Requests are subject to Copyright limits.

Which libraries may I request articles from?

You may request articles from print journals held in any UTAS library that is not on your usual campus, as well as from the Hobart Store and Iron Mountain storage facility.

How do I use the Intercampus Article Request Service via the Library Website?

The Intercampus Article Request Service is available via the UTAS Library Home Page.

  1. Search the Library Databases or Summon for citations of journal articles
  2. Search the Library Catalogue for the journal (not article) title
  3. If the article is published in a journal title that is available only in print format and is not available on your campus, submit a request using the Intercampus Article Request Form
  4. Complete the form with your
    - Contact details (including Student or Staff ID number or Special Borrower barcode numerals)
    - Article details
    - Delivery option
  5. Read the User Agreement copyright declaration
  6. Press Send to accept the declared copyright terms and to submit the request
Press Reset to reset the form or start a new request

When will my requested articles be available?

Requests will usually be processed within 3-4 working days. However during peak times it may not be possible to process more than 5 requests per person per day. 
You will be notified via email regarding any problems or delays with your request.

What are the arrangements for registered Flexible Library Services clients?

Registered Flexible Library Services clients may have articles posted to their personal address. Flexible Library Services clients may also request book extracts, contents pages or reference book extracts.
For more information see the Flexible Library Services webpage.