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Place items on reserve for a course

Instructors should use this form to place books and e-books on reserve for a course.

Request an item from the Library Research Annex

Some library resources (books, periodicals, etc.) are located offsite at the Library Research Annex (LRA). Use this form to request an item. You will have to plan ahead—LRA requests are often filled in 24 hours but we cannot guarantee this turnaround.

Request a Special Collections item from the LRA

Some materials from Silver Special Collections library are located offsite at the Library Research Annex. Use this form to request an item. You will have to plan ahead—LRA requests are often filled in 24-48 hours, but we can't guarantee this turnaround.

Interlibrary loan

UVM students, faculty, staff and UVM Medical Center employees can request books, articles and other resources from other libraries around the world.

Reserve equipment from the media lab

From microphones to video cameras, we have you covered. See what’s available and reserve your equipment.

Report a technical problem

If you’re having trouble with printing, e-resources, connecting from off campus, a library computer or the WiFi (and other technical things), please let us know.

Recommend a purchase

Would you like us to purchase a book, journal subscription, database, or other material? Submit this form and we’ll consider your request.

Item missing from shelf?

Are you having trouble finding a physical item on the library shelves? Use this form to ask us to look for it.

Order a technical standard

You might need a technical standard in order to get a description of the best way of doing something. It might be about making a product, managing a process or a number of other things. Complete this form to get started.

Faculty proxy borrowing authorization

Faculty, you may designate another person to take out and return books and other library materials on your behalf. Fill out this form to nominate a proxy borrower.