Requesting Physical Library Items
The Massey Law Library collection is available to all law students. There is an option for items to be requested by students and then pulled by the library staff to be placed on a hold shelf. Please follow the instructions below to request materials from the Massey Law Library's collection or from other Vanderbilt libraries.
1. Go to the library catalog.
2. Click the link that says "Sign in" found in the top right corner of this page. You will need to use your VUnetID information for the username and password. This step is very important, and you will not be able to request items without completing this step.
3. Search for the library item you need.
4. Once you have completed a search, click the title of the item. You will be taken to a page that provides more information about the item.
5. Some items are held at multiple libraries, and you will need to make sure to select the correct location that has the specific volume or item you need. You can browse the volumes each library has of this title by clicking the specific library's name. After selecting a library, a listing of items or volumes will be shown. In this example, the volume from 2011/2012 is needed, and the Massey Law Library has this particular volume in its collection. There is "Item Request" link located to the right of the item that is needed. Click this link.
6. You will be prompted to select a pickup location from the list provided, such as the Massey Law Library. Include any pertinent information in the "Comment" box. Click "Send Request".
8. You will receive an email notification once the item is available for pick up at the library that was selected..
ILL Information
If you have any issues or questions regarding requesting materials, please contact the law circulation staff at: law.library.illiad@vanderbilt.edu.
If you are interested in borrowing items for items not located at Vanderbilt, please check out our guide on resource sharing.
