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Key Info

  • You can request books & articles the library does not own.
  • Use the request options built into Library Search or fill out a Rapido request form
Log in to Rapido
Current status: 
Requests paused 12/18/25-1/5/26
Available at: 
Belk
Hickory
Music
Available to: 
  • Students
  • Faculty & Staff
Contact: 

Ken Johnson and Georgie Donovan

Need a Book or Article We Don’t Own?

You can request it through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). We will borrow the item from another library on your behalf. Rapido is the online system for requesting an interlibrary loan.

Delivery Times

  • Articles: Frequently within 24-36 hours as a downloadable PDF.
  • Books and other physical items: Typically arrive within 2 weeks.

How to Request an Item Through Interlibrary Loan

There are two ways to request materials we don’t own:

Option 1: Through Library Search

  • Log in for the best experience.
  • Find the citation for the item you need.
  • Select the best “Get It” option and follow the steps to submit your request.

Examples:

On item records in Library Search, the Get it from Other Libraries section will show options for requesting physical and/or digital copies of the item (only for App State users)

An estimated delivery time will be listed for each item. Digital copies are often delivered within 24 hours by email.

Option 2: Using a Rapido Form

  • If you have a citation from a source outside of Library Search, complete a Rapido request form.
  • Provide as much detail as possible to help us locate the item.
  • Submit the form.

Legacy Requests

ILLiad accounts will remain available for submitting requests until May 2026.