Borrow and Request

UO Libraries houses the largest research collection in Oregon and offers an extensive range of materials including books, academic journals, audio visual material, and more. Most items in the UO Libraries general collection may be borrowed and even requested for delivery, pickup, or digitization. Learn more below!

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Borrowing Policies

Most material in the UO Libraries general collection can be borrowed. 

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Request Materials

Need books, book chapters, articles, or AV for your instruction or research? There are several UO Libraries services to get research materials to you physically or digitally.

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Borrowing Technology and Equipment

UO Libraries offers an assortment of circulating technology and equipment such as calculators, cameras, and phone chargers. 

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SCAN & DELIVER
Use the Scan & Deliver service if you only need a portion of a book or journal and we'll digitize it for you.
PURCHASE REQUEST
Want to recommend an item for purchase? We'd be happy to review your request. 
COURSE RESERVES
Materials that are on Course Reserves are easy for students to access and have shortened loan periods.