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What should I do if the BenU Library doesn't have the book or article I need?

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If a book or an article you need is not available from the BenU Library, don't fret. Request it through interlibrary loan for free through your Benedictine University Library account!

Books

Use I-Share in BenSearch to request items from 89 libraries across Illinois. Request items online and choose to have them delivered to the Lisle or Mesa campus or to your nearest I-Share library. Use Tipasa to request books not available through I-Share. You will receive email notification when your books are ready for pickup. Make sure you know your Ben ID number. Learn more

Articles

Use Tipasa to request digital articles. Articles are delivered electronically to your Tipasa account usually within 48-72 hours of request. You will receive email notification when your articles are available. Learn more