HELP: Research Help: E-ZBorrow

E-ZBorrow lets you:

• Search for books in the libraries of more than 50 colleges and universities in PA, WV, NY, and NJ. Institutions include: Pitt, CMU, Penn State, WVU, Drexel, UPenn, Rutgers, NYU, etc.
• Easily request that books from these libraries be sent to you here at Cal U (for pickup in the Library).

What CAN be requested through E-ZBorrow?

• Books that are held in a library's general circulating collection.

What canNOT be requested through E-ZBorrow?

• Articles from journals, magazines, newspapers, etc.
• Audio-visual materials (CDs, DVDs, etc.)
• Reference books and other non-circulating library materials.

How long does it take to get a book from E-ZBorrow?

• Most items will be available for pick up at the Circulation Desk within 5 days of the date you placed your request.

What is is the loan period for E-ZBorrow books?

• 21 days.
• You may renew your E-ZBorrow books for TWO additional 21-day periods.

Who is allowed to use E-ZBorrow?

• Students, faculty, and staff at California University of Pennsylvania.

What if I can't find what I'm looking for in E-ZBorrow?

• If E-ZBorrow does not have the book you are looking for, you can use our regular Interlibrary Loan Book Form to have the library search for a copy that you can borrow.

How do I use E-ZBorrow?

• Go to E-ZBorrow. You can find this link in various places on the library's Web site, e.g.:
  • Library's home page: mouseover "Frequently Used Resources"
  • A-Z List of Library Resources: "E" > Subscriptions Resources
  • PILOT: Cal U's Library Catalog: in the header and footer links
• Enter your CalCard number in the Patron Id: box
  • This is a 16 digit number that starts with 601951...
• Enter your search terms.
  • This will do a Simple Search.
  • To get more search options, choose Advanced Search.
• Results:
  • Are sorted by relevance. You can change this to another sort order.
  • You can limit your results by Source (institution), Subject, or Author using the links on the right.
• To Request an item:
  • Select a Pickup Location ("Circulation Desk")
  • Click on the Request button.
  • Once you click, you have requested the item!
  • You cannot request an electronic book.
• You will get three emails:
  • Confirmation that you placed your request.
  • Word that your book has left the lending library.
  • Announcement that your book is now at the Circulation Desk at Manderino Library.