Looking for textbooks? Class readings? Articles? Follow the instructions below to learn to request items in the Gumberg Library catalog.
Not seeing what you're looking for in Gumberg's collection? No problem! We've got you covered. Try EZBorrow for books that you need fast. Most books available through our EZBorrow partner libraries will be delivered for you within 3-5 business days. Try Interlibrary Loan for books, articles, book chapters, DVDs, scores, CDs, and more!
Need more help? Our helpful staff and librarians can assist you with all your research needs. You can contact us at Ask Gumberg. For general research questions, librarians throughout the country are standing by 24/7 to help.
Loan Privileges for All Current Students
Check-out up to 100 items at a time!
Item Location By Floor | Initial Loan Time | Renewals | |
Gumberg Library Items | |||
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General Circulating Print | All 5 floors | 16-weeks |
One 16-week renewal at My Library Account |
Media (DVDs, CDs, LPs) | GL 1st floor | 2-weeks | One 2-week renewal at My Library Account |
Course Reserves (in-library) | GL Circ Desk 4th floor | 2, 3, 4, or 5-hours | One 2,3,4, or 5-hour renewal at My Library Account |
Course Reserves (circulating) |
GL Circ Desk 4th floor | 1, 3, or 7-days | One 1, 3, or 7-days renewal at My Library Account |
Borrowed from Other Libraries | |||
EZBorrow* | GL Circ Desk 4th floor | 16-weeks | No renewals |
ILLiad* | GL Circ Desk 4th floor | 8-weeks | No renewals |
Centers & Collections | |||
Archives & Special Collections Material | GL 1st floor | Contact Archives & Special Collections for ALL Loan Requests | Contact Archives & Special Collections for ALL Loan Extension |
Curriculum Center kit, manipulative, puppet | GL 5th floor | 2-weeks |
One 2-week renewal at My Library Account Contact Curriculum Center to request a further Loan Extension |
Curriculum Center Stacks, Picture Books, Chapter Books and Big Books |
GL 5th floor | 8-weeks |
One 8-week renewal at My Library Account Contact Curriculum Center to request a further Loan Extension |
Gumberg Library of Things | GL Circ Desk 4th floor | 7-days | One 7-day renewal at Circ Desk |
Phenomenology Center Book | GL 1st floor | 2-weeks |
One 2-week renewal Contact Phenomenology Center to request a further Loan Extension |
Lost or Damaged an Item? Please see our Billing and Replacements page to review the next steps. |
Please Note: You must be present to check out library items on your account. Students, you cannot send someone else to the library with your ID card to check out items for you.
If you can't make it in to pick up your items, please view our Pick Up and Delivery procedures page.
Distance or Online-Only Students: visit http://guides.library.duq.edu/online-learners for all the ways Gumberg meets your needs.