Interlibrary Services
The Interlibrary Services Department provides a means for prompt delivery of books, articles and other resources to APU students and faculty for the support of research and teaching. Please note that a patron must owe less than $5 in fines to utilize this service.
Learn more about Interlibrary Loan Services (ILL).
Item Needed | How to Request | Cost and Turnaround Time |
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APU-owned books and media | Locate your item in the APU Library Catalog, and click "Request." Choose "By Mail" as your pickup location. | Free. Return postage is included for return to Azusa campus. Books will be mailed within two business days of request. |
APU-owned articles | Search our databases or use ArticleReach via the Article Finder Form | Free. Articles requested via ArticleReach will be sent by email within two business days of the request. ArticleReach will be available through June 2022. |
APU-owned test kits | Test Kit Request Form | Free. Return postage is included for return to Azusa campus. Test kit will be mailed within two business days of request. |
Non APU- owned books |
If book is not available from the APU Libraries, use Interlibrary Loan | Free. Return postage is included for return to Azusa campus. This service may take a minimum of 7-10 business days. |
Non APU- owned articles |
ArticleReach via the Article Finder Form | Free. ArticleReach requests are usually filled via email within one business day. If your request cannot be filled by ArticleReach, it will be sent to traditional Interlibrary Loan, which may take a minimum of 7-10 business days. You can check the status of your article requests through your personal library account. ArticleReach will be available through June 2022. |
Item Needed | How to Request | Cost and Turnaround Time |
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Non APU- owned books |
If book is not available from the APU Libraries, use Interlibrary Loan | Free. This service may take a minimum of 7-10 business days. A notice will be sent to your APU email account when the book arrives and is ready for pick up at Marshburn Library. |
Non APU- owned articles |
ArticleReach via the Article Finder Form | Free. ArticleReach requests are usually filled via email within one business day. If your request cannot be filled by ArticleReach, it will be sent to traditional Interlibrary Loan, which may take a minimum of 7-10 business days. You can check the status of your article requests through your personal library account. ArticleReach will be available through June 2022. |
Contact Information
For more information on the university's Interlibrary Services, contact:
Cheryl Chesler
Document Delivery Coordinator
- Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3277
- Email: cachesler@apu.edu
Larry Handy
Interlibrary Services Coordinator
- Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3272
- Email: lhandy@apu.edu