An ILL shortcut, ILL Direct, is available to TCU's using FirstSearch, the WorldCat database. Once you have identified a book you need, you may request it online from its WorldCat record. The TCU Library ILL Department will notify you when the item arrives.
To request an item from WorldCat, click on the "Check TCU Holdings" link in the item's WorldCat record.
A screen will open up. If the Library has access to the item, it will show the catalog record. If the Library does not have access, click on Request through Interlibrary Loan
Log in with your TCU username and password. The system will autofill the information in the request form.
Click Submit Information button. Your request will be sent electronically to the Library's ILL department.
Visit Us
Come to the Reference Desk (map) or contact a subject specialist.
Email Us
Use our online form.
Call Us
Call the TCU Library Reference Desk at 817.257.7117 or find who you want to call in the staff directory
Have a question that needs a short answer? Use your cell phone to text the library with your question at 817.835.6018 and a librarian will respond to your question with a text.