First, you need to set up an interlibrary loan account (ILLIAD) by completing the registration form. Once you set that up, you may log in and use the account for requesting resources not held at the Welder library. You will be able to:
University of Mary online students must use ILLIAD to request books and media held by Welder Library or other libraries. It is vital all students, both on campus and online students, establish an ILLIAD account to obtain needed library materials. Books and media requested by online students will be forwarded to students by mail. University of Mary online students are responsible for return postage to return the item to Welder Library.
Note: Articles delivered to your ILLIAD account are only accessible for 30 days. After 30 days the software will display grayed out icons of article PDFs in your history, and you will no longer be able to access the article. If you need articles longer, you may want to keep a print or electronic copy when you first receive it.
The WorldCat database allows you to search for library holdings at libraries worldwide. You can use WorldCat to find books in your area. WorldCat allows you search for books, journals, primary and archival resources, and other material owned by libraries near you. It also may be beneficial to use the libraries in your community to help you find needed resources.
Online students must fill out a registration form in order to use Interlibrary Loan: Registration. Once you create an account, you may log in and use the account for requesting resources held at the Welder library. You will be able to:
Online students must use ILLIAD to request books and media held by Welder library or other libraries. It is vital all students, both on campus and online students, establish an ILLIAD account to obtain needed library materials. Books and media requested by online students will be forwarded to students by mail. Online students are responsible for return postage to return the item to Welder Library. Please send the book back to Welder Library using the address listed below:
Welder Library ILL
7500 University Drive
Bismarck, ND 58504