When Brock Library does not have access to an article, book, or book chapter you need, faculty, staff, and students may request the item from another library. As part of the Omni network, partnerships with Canadian consortia, the International Rapid ILL group, and other networks, we are able to provide you with fast and free interlibrary loan services.

• Articles, chapters and PDFs typically arrive in 1-3 days
• Physical items typically arrive in 3-5 days

1. Search Omni 

• Sign in to Omni and search for the item you need in the “Brock Library + Omni Libraries” search scope

2. Request the Item

• After locating your item, select “Get it from another library” and complete the form
  • Select your “Preferred pick-up university” (you can choose a pick-up (and return) location at your closest Omni school) and your “Preferred local pick-up” location.
• Articles, chapters and PDFs will be delivered directly to your Brock email account.

3. Wait for your Pick-up/Delivery Notice 

• Physical Items
  • You will receive a notice when physical items are ready for pick-up at the library
  • To renew items, follow these procedures
  • Return your item to Brock or any Omni partner
• Articles, book chapters or other PDFs
  • You will receive a notice when the item is ready to access
  • A link (and/or a password) will be provided in the email
  • Download the item to your personal device

Items Not Found in Omni

When desired items are not found in Omni, complete a blank request form for your item and we’ll take care of the rest.

• Journal articles are delivered electronically as PDF attachments in 1-3 days
• All electronic articles, scans, and copies provided through this service are subject to copyright / fair dealing,  and vendor licensing limitations
• Any fees up to $25 are subsidized for Brock faculty, graduate students, and staff.

Services for Evidence Synthesis Researchers

Are you collaborating on a Systematic Review, Scoping Review or other Evidence Synthesis Research Project?

If so, you may need to request a large volume of articles which are not available directly from the Brock Library. These may be requested through our interlibrary loan (ILL) service. Our team at the Library are happy to support you in this phase of the project.

In-person Borrowing from Other Libraries

As part of the Canadian Academic Libraries Resource Sharing Agreement, in-person reciprocal borrowing is available to Brock University undergraduates, graduates, staff, and faculty at partner libraries across the country, in accordance with their local policies and procedures.

Valid institutional identification – such as your Brock id card, is required as proof of borrowing eligibility. Where additional verification is needed, Brock Library will confirm your affiliation. Partner libraries can email [email protected] to request this information.

Borrowing Libraries

Libraries without an interlibrary loan management system, looking to borrow an item from our library, please use this online form to submit your requests.