How do I get a book, video, or article that's not available at Briggs Library?
Answer
Requesting an article from a library database
Most library databases have an option for requesting articles that are not available as full-text in that database.
- If you find a database record without a full-text link or PDF button, click the button labeled "Find it @ SDSU."
- If Briggs Library has an online copy of the article, the next screen will present one or more links for "Full Text Available."
- If the library does not have the article in print or online, click the blue link to "Request this Item" through our interlibrary loan service, Tipasa.
- You will receive an email message when the article is delivered to your Tipasa interlibrary loan account.
Requesting an article published in a print source owned by Briggs Library
If you need an article or a book chapter from a print journal or book that Briggs Library owns, log into your Tipasa account to enter the request manually.
- Log into Tipasa.
- Click "Create Request."
- Select "Journal Title or Book Chapter" at the top.
- Complete the form.
- Click "Submit Request."
- You will receive an email message when the article is delivered to your Tipasa account.
Requesting a loan or article from known citation
In Tipasa,
- Click "Create Request."
- Choose and complete the appropriate request form.
- Click "Submit Request."
Typical delivery time is 1-3 days, but many articles arrive within 24 hours.
ILL Returns
Return ILL loans to the Library Services Desk or one of the book drops at Briggs Library. Book drops are located inside the front doors of the library and outdoors in a blue metal box near the northeast corner of the building. If you want to renew the items, please email your request to illsdsu@sdstate.edu or call 605-688-5573.
OR, ship your returns to the address below. Use the Library Mail rate to save on postage.
SDSU Briggs Library – ILL 1300 N CAMPUS DR BROOKINGS SD 57007