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Interlibrary loan

Interlibrary loan service is available to current Simpson University faculty, students, and staff. All non-Simpson University users, including those with library-issued borrowers cards, should contact their local public libraries, workplace libraries, or other appropriate institutions to obtain interlibrary loan services. Before placing an interlibrary loan request, be sure that the Simpson University library or another local library does not have this item.

Copyright restrictions

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.

Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

In accordance with the U.S. Copyright law, patrons are limited to 5 photocopy requests per calendar year from the most recent 5 years of any publication not owned by the Simpson University Library.

Use the appropriate link below to indicate that you understand what you read regarding the copyright restrictions and that you accept full responsibility for compliance with the Copyright Law.

Course reserve (faculty only)

Faculty wishing to place materials owned by the library on course reserve may use this electronic service. Faculty wishing to place personal materials on reserve should bring them to the library circulation desk. Please allow at least two working days to process requests. Unless indicated on the reserve form, materials will be removed from reserve at the end of the semester. Select the appropriate link below to place a reserve.

Instructional services (faculty only)

Faculty wishing to schedule in-class instruction sessions for their students should use the instructional services request form. Select the link below to submit a request.