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Libraries to U: Eligibility and Fees

For on-campus book delivery see Get It.

Who can use Libraries to U?
Fees for Service
Payment Methods
Turnaround Time
What is submitted with a request?
How do I contact Libraries to U or check on the status of a request?
Return or renew books checked out to you by Libraries to U
What if the material requested is unavailable?

Who can use Libraries to U?

Faculty and staff at the U of M articles and off campus delivery of books
Retired Faculty and Staff with a valid University of Minnesota ID Card (U Card) articles and off campus delivery of books
Students with disabilities at the U of MN articles and off campus delivery of books
Students at the U of MN articles and off campus delivery of books

Fees for services

Book delivery off campus:

UPS Ground delivery is now $4 plus $1 per item.

Multiple Requests will be shipped together when possible

Patron pays UPS or FedEx return shipping charges also.

Article delivery:
$5.00 per article (1-20 page article. Add $5.00 per addition 20 pp increments)
Microfilm or microfiche over 10 pages - Add .35/additional page

Payment methods
CUFS number for departmental charges (billed monthly)
Credit Card

Turnaround time
Libraries to U typically processes requests within 1-2 business days.

What is submitted with a request?
Please provide complete citations for all the materials you need. Also, provide your name, address, phone, status, CUFS number or payment method. If you haven't already done so, search MNCAT, the online catalog, to verify library holdings before submitting a Libraries to U request.

Need Help?
If you would like further assistance with your research, feel free to visit or call one of the reference desks at the University Libraries or send us your question via the Ask Us! form.

How do I contact Libraries to U or check on the status of a request?
Email: ltu@tc.umn.edu
Phone: (612) 626-2260
Mail: Wilson Library
309 19th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Return or renew books checked out to you by Libraries to U
You may check item due date or renew through my account. Books may be returned via UPS, FedEx, or at any U of M (TC) Library location. Safe return of borrowed items is the responsibility of the patron.

What if the material requested is unavailable?
Libraries to U will notify patrons when the material is not available. We will recall material checked out, and place a search on material not on the shelf.

In the event the requested item is not available, the patron may initiate an Interlibrary Loan request.