WHAT is document delivery?
You can request delivery service for books from the Minnesota State, Mankato general circulating collection,
books from other libraries, and periodical and journal articles from the Minnesota State, Mankato collection and other libraries. Books are mailed
to your home address. Articles are posted to a website.
WHO is eligible for this service?
Any currently registered student who lives 30 miles or more from campus can
use this service.
Faculty who are not currently teaching in Mankato at least once per week.
HOW MUCH does this service cost?
The library does not charge you for this service.
HOW do I request items through document delivery?
Faculty/Students: jTo use this service you must first complete the following Document Delivery registration form.
We need 2 working days after you sign up to make sure you are registered in the system.
If you need to request items immediately after you sign up for this service, please include
the following message in the note section of your requests: "I have just registered for document delivery".
After you register, you can request an interlibrary loan.
ARE there any restrictions on what I can request ?HOW do I return materials sent to my home address?
You must return books to the MSU Library in person or by mail. If you choose
to return materials by mail allow time to ensure receipt at Minnesota State, Mankato before the
due date expires. You may wish to insure these materials.
Mailing Address:
Interlibrary Loan
Minnesota State University, Mankato
P.O. Box 8419
Mankato, MN 56002-8419
HOW long does it take to get books or periodical articles
delivered?
If Minnesota State, Mankato owns the book or periodical, document delivery service will usually
take a week to ten days. Document delivery service from other libraries varies;
books and articles requested through interlibrary loan could be delivered in
as little as a week but may take four weeks or more.
How do I discontinue Document Delivery Service?
Contact Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Staff at msuill@mnsu.edu, 507-389-1473 or 507-389-5959
DO you have other questions ?
Call Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Staff at 507-389-1473 or 507-389-5959.
