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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LINK+

What is LINK+?
Why should I use LINK+?
How does LINK+ work?
How will I know my book has arrived?
Anything else I should know?
What is Pick-up Anywhere?
May I visit a LINK+ library and check out their books?
Whom do I contact if I have a question?

LINK+ is an alternative service to conventional interlibrary loans.  LMU students, faculty, and staff are able to obtain books not available in the Von der Ahe Library from participating LINK+ libraries.  “Not available” means that the LMU library doesn’t have the book in its collection; it is lost, missing, in repair; or checked out. 

When you access the LINK+ catalog in search of a book, LINK+ is actually exploring the stacks of over 40 other California and Nevada libraries totally 19 million books for its availability. 

At this time, media items, journals, and software do not circulate through LINK+.

Why should I use LINK+?

One of the conveniences of LINK+ over customary interlibrary loan is that it is generally quicker.  Delivery is usually as fast as 3-4 business days. 

However, an even greater benefit of LINK+ over interlibrary loan is that it is easy to use.  You can place your requests in LINK+ directly and not through our ILL Office.  There are no stops at the reference desk to fill out forms and the user can easily monitor a request’s status by looking at his/her own patron record in LINUS, the library’s online catalog. 

How does LINK+ work?

Search for the item you need in LINUS.
If LMU doesn’t have an available copy, click the LINK+ button in the right hand column.  Your search will be repeated in the LINK+ catalog.  When your item appears, click request this item. Select Loyola Marymount from the drop down menu and click submit above information. Fill in your name and library barcode from the back of your OneCard and click Submit above information. 

The system will access your patron information from LINUS.  If you patron record is in good standing, LINK+ will complete the request. 

How will I know my book has arrived?

Monitor the status of you requests by checking your own patron record.  Click HERE to view your LINUS patron record.   See what you have borrowed and have on hold. 

You will also receive a pick-up notice via campus mail or email when your book arrives.  You may sign up for email notification HERE.

Pick up your LINK+ books at the circulation desk or at a Pick Up Anywhere library (see below). 

Anything else I should know?

Students can request up to 14 LINK+ books at a time.  Faculty can request up to 75 LINK+ books at a time.  Staff members can request up to 4 LINK+ books at a time. 

The loan period for LINK+ books is 21 days with one 14-day renewal.

Overdue fines for LINK+ books accrue at $1 a day.  The replacement fee for LINK+ books is $115.  

LINK+ books will be held at the circulation desk and returned to the lending library after 10 days. 

What is Pick-up Anywhere?

Pick-up Anywhere allows users to pick up LINK+ books at locations other than their home libraries.  You can select from 27 pick up locations. 

You may also use this service to have books available at LMU delivered to participating libraries.

No, LINK+ books must be ordered in advance and delivered to the LMU Library or a participating Pick up Anywhere library. 

Whom do I contact if I have a question?

Document Delivery Services
libdocs@lmu.edu
Orlando Penetrante 310-338-7683
Erik Osuna 310-338-4514