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Borrow and Request

Get the materials you need to succeed! From borrowing books and media to requesting articles and more, we've got you covered. Learn how to borrow from the Library, request items from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan, manage your library account, find course reserves, and more - all in one place.


Borrow Materials

Learn about borrowing privileges and checkout policies for UC San Diego Library resources.

Borrowing

Current UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students may borrow materials from the UC San Diego Library and other local libraries.

Learn How to Borrow

Course Reserves

Items provided in digital formats by your instructor can be found using this tool.

Access Course Reserves

Interlibrary Loan

Items unavailable from the UC San Diego Library's collection can be requested from other libraries worldwide.

Submit Your Request

Manage Your Account

Access key library services and account management tools that allow you to borrow materials from other libraries, manage your account, review policies, and handle billing matters.

Library Cards and Checkout Periods

Find out more about library cards and checkout periods for items from the Library

Find Checkout Periods

Fines and Fees

Complying with Library circulation policies enables all users to share the wealth of our available resources.

View Our Policies

Billing Appeal Form

An appeal may only be submitted after a bill for an overdue fee and/or replacement charge has been assessed.

Appeal a Bill