HELP: Research Help: EZBorrow

EZBorrow 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 EZBorrow?

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

What canNOT be requested through EZBorrow?

• 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 EZBorrow?

• 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 EZBorrow books?

• 21 days.
• You may renew your EZBorrow books online for ONE additional 21-day period. (Get help with Renewing Library Materials Online.)

Who is allowed to use EZBorrow?

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

What if I can't find what I'm looking for in EZBorrow?

• If EZBorrow 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 EZBorrow?

• Go to EZBorrow. 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 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:
  • Click on the Request button.
  • Log in by choosing your institution. Enter your username (without the @calu.edu) and password.
  • Select a Pickup Location ("Circulation Desk")
  • Optionally add a date needed by, volume(s) need, note.
  • Once you click confirm request, 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.