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E-Z Borrow
What is E-Z Borrow?
Search and borrow books and music scores directly from 70 academic libraries in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey simultaneously. Your requested items will arrive usually within 3-5 business days. You will be notified via email when the book or score is available for you to check out at the Drinko Library Circulation Desk or MUGC Library.
What if I can't find my book?
Search other E-Z Borrow Groups using the pulldown menu. For example:
If you still cannot find the book after searching all the groups in E-Z Borrow, you can Ask A Librarian for help or order the item through Information Delivery Services.
What is the check-out period for E-Z Borrow books?
You can borrow items for 28 days. This applies to all Marshall University students, faculty and staff.
Can I renew E-Z Borrow books?
Yes. Renewing lets you keep the books for 28 days from the day they are renewed. To renew, login to My Library Account. You can only renew once.
Is E-Z Borrow free?
Yes. However, if you don't pick up your E-Z Borrow book within 10 days of arrival, you will be fined $5 per book. The book will be mailed back to the lending library. This fee is necessary to recoup shipping costs for frivolous requests. Overdue fines are $1 per book, per day.
What's the difference between E-Z Borrow and Information Delivery Services (IDS)?
| What Can I Request? | What Libraries Can I Request From? | How Long Does It Usually Take? | Where do I pick up and return requests? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Z Borrow | Books | More than 70 WV, PA, & NJ academic libraries | 3-5 business days | Drinko Library or MUGC Library Circulation desks |
| Information Delivery Services | Books & Articles | Libraries nationwide | Books: 10-20 business days Articles: 3-5 business days |
Drinko, Music, MUGC, or HSL Circulation desks |
Does E-Z Borrow work with Internet Explorer 7?
E-Z Borrow now works with IE7. (1-31-08)
I am a Distance Student. Can I use E-Z Borrow?
Yes. However, books will not be mailed to your home address if requested through E-Z Borrow. When you make your request, you choose to pick up E-Z Borrow books either at the Drinko Library or MUGC Library.
If you do not live near either library, and you are a Distance Student as defined by the Marshall University Libraries, then you should use Information Delivery Services to have Interlibrary Loan books mailed to you. Information Delivery Services will mail books and other items - owned by the MU Libraries or other libraries - to your home address if you are Distance Student.
Can I Remove the band around the book?
No. The band is needed in order to accurately track the book. If you lose the band, you will be charged $1.
How will I be notified when the book is available?
You will receive four emails:
- We received your request and are processing your order.
- Your book was shipped by the lending library to Marshall University Libraries. We should receive it in 3 to 5 weekdays.
- Your book has arrived (either the Drinko Library or MUGC Library) and is ready for you to pickup.
- You returned the book. Thank you. We are mailing it back to the lending library.
I ordered a book through E-Z Borrow. When will it arrive?
Books should arrive within 3 to 5 weekdays.
What happens if I don't pick up my book right away?
If you don't pick up your E-Z Borrow book within 10 days, you will be fined $5 per book, and the book will be mailed back to the lending library.
Who can use E-Z Borrow?
E-Z Borrow is only available to current Marshall University students, faculty, and staff. Unfortunately, alumni and community patrons are not eligible to use E-Z Borrow.
Is E-Z Borrow available off-campus?
Yes. You can access E-Z Borrow by entering your MUID.
I lost an E-Z Borrow book. Can I buy a new one and give it to the Libraries?
No. We do not accept replacement copies for lost E-Z Borrow books. This is a PALCI policy. Patrons will have to pay for any lost E-Z Borrow items (the invoiced amount plus our processing fee). Contact the Drinko Library Circulation Desk or the MUGC Library if you lost your E-Z Borrow item.
I tried logging in to E-Z Borrow and got an error message. How can I login?
If you don't know your MUID number, you may search E-Z Borrow by using the password GUEST. However, you will not be able to request items using the GUEST login.
You are blocked from accessing E-Z Borrow if you have library charges of $20 or more, or if you have items overdue. For more information, call the Drinko Library Circulation Desk at (304) 696-2321 or Toll Free: 1-800-818-9816 or the MUGC Library Circulation Desk at (304) 746-8900 or Toll Free: 1-800-642-9842.
How fast are E-Z Borrow searches?
Title, Author, and ISBN searches are fast. Subject searches can take up to two minutes before getting results.
What libraries participate in E-Z Borrow?
See the PALCI Member Libraries page.
What is PALCI?
PALCI (Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc.) was formed in 1996 as a grassroots federation of 35 academic libraries. PALCI is a membership organization of private and public academic libraries. The primary mission of the group is to spur the development of library cooperation within Pennsylvania and surrounding area.
Last Modified: March 19, 2008