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Maine Info Net request: Online Loan Requests
Who may borrow from Maine Info Net?
Colby, Bates and Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff may request materials directly from the libraries participating in the central Maine Info Net catalog.
What kinds of materials can I request?
Items listed as available may be requested, although some materials may only be available within the CBB consortium.
The table below identifies some of these:
| Type of Material | Location of Holdings |
|---|---|
| Books | Any Maine Info Net library |
| Government Documents | Any Maine Info Net library |
| Audio books | CBB libraries |
| Videos | CBB libraries |
| Multimedia kits | CBB libraries |
| Music recordings (faculty only) | CBB libraries |
| Journal articles | Request through Interlibrary Loan |
How do I decide from which library to borrow?
The system takes care of a lot of this for you, selecting CBB libraries first for titles that have multiple holders. If there is no CBB holder, the loan will come from a university campus library or public library.
Some titles have multiple records reflecting slight differences in cataloging. It is to your advantage to select a record with Colby, Bates or Bowdoin holdings attached if possible, since the loan and renewal times are usually longer and delivery is faster.
What if I can't find what I want in Maine Info Net?
Use regular ILL at your home library to borrow material not available through Maine Info Net. Please consult with your Reference staff for help.
Placing a Maine Info Net Request
Search your home library catalog.
Transfer your search to the Maine Info Net Catalog.
Select the REQUEST button.
Enter your name and campus ID number.
The system will tell you if your request is placed or refused.
Receiving a Maine Info Net Request.
Your home library receives the item in about 3 days if
the item is coming from a CBB library.
Allow at least 5 days for material from other Maine libraries.
Your are notified by e-mail that the item has arrived.
Pick up your requested item and sign it out as soon as possible.
If you no longer need the material, please notify your home library circulation staff immediately so the material can be returned to the lending library.
Returning a Maine Info Net Request
Return the item to your home library Circulation Desk on or before the due date. It will be checked in and returned to the lending library.
Overdue Material and Recalls
E-mail notification will be sent to you for overdue materials
or recalled items.
If you have questions about a notice, contact the Circulation staff
at your home library.
Return recalled items immediately to avoid loss of borrowing privileges
at the lending library.
