Libraries to U: Eligibility and Fees
Make a RequestLibraries to U staff will check out books or photocopy articles from the U of MN Libraries collections. (Working with the Wilson Library Interlibrary Loan staff, we will also route materials coming into the Wilson ILL office).
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?
Because of our limited resources, services vary
depending upon patron status:
| Faculty and staff at the U of M | articles, on campus delivery of books and off campus delivery of books |
| Retired Faculty and Staff with a valid University of Minnesota ID Card (U Card) | articles, on campus delivery of books and off campus delivery of books |
| Students with disabilities at the U of MN | articles, on campus delivery of books and off campus delivery of books |
| Students at the U of MN | articles, off campus delivery of books |
| Book delivery on campus is free. This service is limited to faculty and staff of the U of MN or students with disabilities. |
| Book delivery off campus: UPS Ground delivery is now $4 plus $1 per item. For Fed Ex delivery, patrons must contact us for a price quote. Patron pays UPS or FedEx return shipping charges also. |
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Payment methods
CUFS number for departmental charges (billed monthly)
Credit Card
Turnaround time
Libraries to U typically processes requests within 1-2 business days.
Campus mail delivery is an additional 1-3 days. For UPS or FedEd book delivery, see
pricing above.
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, and delivery preference. If you haven't already done so, search MNCAT, the online catalog, to verify library holdings before submitting a Libraries to U request.
If you would like further assistance with your research, feel free to visit of call one of the reference desks at the University Libraries or send us your question via the Ask Us! form. Libraries to U typically processes requests within 1-2 business days.
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: 110 Wilson Library
309 19th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Return or renew books checked out to you by Libraries to U
Please note due dates of library materials. To return
books via Campus Mail, please return in white plastic envelope provided. Cross off your
name and drop in the Campus Mail. Books must be received in the library before the due
date. To renew a book, send an e-mail to renew@tc.umn.edu.
To renew Interlibrary Loan material, send an e-mail to wilsill@tc.umn.edu
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 for 3 days. A referral to Interlibrary
Loan will be made when we do not own material at the U of MN Libraries. Patrons must
initiate their own Interlibrary Loan requests.