A free service provided by the User Services department of Adelphi University to the Adelphi community. It is used to borrow materials that are not owned by Adelphi University Libraries. There is no charge.
When you first log in to the Interlibrary Borrowing system, you will be prompted to fill a one-time form. Review this page to make sure all of your user information is correct. Please ensure that you mark your correct home campus. You will receive a confirmation email shortly.
*Log in using your Adelphi University credentials (username/password)
Interlibrary Borrowing is a free service provided by the User Services department of Adelphi University to the Adelphi community. It is used to borrow materials that are not owned by Adelphi University Libraries. There is no charge for the service but fines do apply for overdue returns. Request journal articles or book chapters that are not located in your home campus. Patrons are expected to conform to copyright policy in their use of materials.
Who can borrow Smart Delivery materials?
The Interlibrary Borrowing service is available only to:
currently enrolled students
currently employed faculty and staff
emeriti and retired tenured faculty
All users must have a valid Adelphi University ID and Adelphi University email address to use this service.
Alumni do not have Interlibrary Borrowing privileges. See alumni privileges.
What materials can I request?
Requestable Materials
Not Requestable
Books and reports
Journal articles and book chapters
Conference proceedings and papers
Dissertations and theses
Audiovisual materials (CDs, VHS, DVD)
Bound journals or single volumes
Curriculum materials
eBooks
Genealogical resources
Music Scores
Rare books/Special Collection items
Reference/Reserve Books
Popular Reading/New Books
How much does this cost?
There is no cost to use this service but fines do apply for overdue returns.
Where can I pick up my item?
You can pick up your item at the Service Point Desk at either Swirbul Library in Garden City or the User Services Dest at New York City–Brooklyn Center.
You must show your Adelphi ID in order to receive the item.
Loan Periods
Borrowed materials are typically loaned for 4 weeks, with a possibility to renew them for an additional 2 weeks. Renewal decisions are at the discretion of the lending library.