Finding Materials at Other Libraries
No time for Interlibrary Loan (or not eligible for ILL services at SDSU)? Here are some tips for finding materials not held by the SDSU Library.
1. Search other libraries' catalogs on the web.
2. Call the reference department of the library you'd like to visit. They can tell you if the item you need is owned at their library. Ask whether you'll be allowed to check out books. Sometimes there will be a fee or a wait to get library privileges. Some local phone numbers are listed below for your convenience:
| CSU San Marcos * | 760-750-4342 |
| San Diego Public Library (Central Library) |
619-236-5800 |
| San Diego Public Library (College Heights Branch) |
619-533-3902 |
| San Diego County Libraries (La Mesa Branch) |
619-469-2151 |
| Grossmont College | 619-644-7361 |
| National University | 858-541-7900 |
| University of California, San Diego
(UCSD) * |
858-534-3336 |
| University of
San Diego (USD) * (Copley Library) |
619-260-4765 |
| U. S. International University (USIU) | 858-635-4510 |
* SDSU students and faculty can check out books at this Circuit affiliated library.
3. Use a commercial document supplier. These vendors will provide photocopied documents and other interlibrary loan services for a fee:
| UCSD Plus Document Delivery Service | 858-534-8622 |
| CISTI | 800-668-1222 |
| Ingenta | 800-296-2221 |
| Infotrieve | 800-422-4633 |
Interlibrary Loan Contact Information
Phone: 619-594-6730
Email: illadm@libpac.sdsu.edu
Questions, comments, and suggestions are always welcome!
