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If an item is not held by UQ Library, we will get it for you.
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About the Document Delivery Service
CategoryExplanation
Number of items
  • Undergraduates - 20 per semester
  • Research students, coursework postgraduates, UQ staff, hospital staff - 100 items per semester
  • Includes UQ journal articles and non-UQ items
What can I request?
  • Books, journal articles, conference papers, etc, not held by UQ Library
  • Books and multimedia published in the last 12 months must be ordered for UQ Library's collection. Contact your librarian.
  • Must be related to your research or studies
Cost
  • Free, except for accelerated delivery and postage to return book loans to UQ (if required)
  • Note that each request costs the Library at least $16.50 plus postage
How much info should I provide?Provide as much detail as possible
How long does it take?Depends on item being requested and the source of supply
How will I receive items?
  • Copies of articles will be made available online. You will be notified by email.
  • Books and other items - you will be notified via email when they are ready for pick-up
Help viewing documentsPC and Macintosh users
Get it at UQ Library linkWithin databases, you will come across Get it at UQ Library link. If the article is not available in fulltext, you will be presented with a list of options, including a link to the Catalogue and Document Delivery.
More infoContact your librarian
 

How much information should I provide?

Please provide as much detail as possible.

CategoryExplanation
Author/Article Author Enter as Surname, Forename/Initials e.g. Smith, John or Smith, J.
Title/Article Title
  • Mandatory
  • If you do not know the title, type "unknown"
Appears in journal
  • Mandatory
  • Enter the name of the journal your article appears in, if it is not already there
  • If you only have an abbreviated title, enter exactly as it has been cited
Location/Call no.
  • Use when requesting copies of journal articles held by UQ
  • Otherwise leave blank
Special instructions
  • Instructions such as: specific edition required; plates to be included
  • Indicate acceptance of any extra charges for accelerated delivery
Library Use Only Leave blank
How long does it take?

The time taken to supply an item depends on many variables including the accuracy and fullness of the details you supply, and the time spent in transit from the supplier to UQ. All requests are processed as quickly as possible and suppliers are chosen for their reliability and speedy supply.

The following is a general delivery guide:

CategoryExplanation
UQ journal articles Usually supplied within a few days
Australian locations Usually supplied within 2 weeks
Overseas locations
  • Articles usually arrive within 7 to working 10 days
  • Books may take quite some time to supply
Accelerated delivery
CategoryExplanation
Rush - 24 hour service
  • The item or a negative response is sent within 24 hours of receiving the request
  • Rush books can take up to 2 days to arrive
  • Cost: copies - $14.00; books - $24.00 (includes GST)
Express - 2 hour service
(journal articles only)
  • The item or a negative response is sent within 2 hours of receiving the request
  • Cost - $27.00 (includes GST)

Follow these steps:

  • Add the payment method to the special instructions field of the request form
  • Telephone the Document Delivery staff in your branch library to ensure that it is given priority

Payment methods:

  • Phone - ring 3346 4313 for Mastercard, and Visa payments during Social Sciences and Humanities Library's opening hours
  • Mail:
    • Bank cheque or money order from the Post Office
    • Payable to The University of Queensland
    • Mail to:
      Loan Enquiries Desk Level 1
      Social Sciences and Humanities Library
      St Lucia Campus
      The University of Queensland, QLD, 4072

Note:

  • Accelerated services cannot be guaranteed for items requested from overseas
  • If the charge is significantly more than quoted above, Document Delivery staff will confirm the cost with you before placing your request
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