Borrowing Beyond Trico

  • Request journal articles or book chapters via Interlibrary Loan. These materials are delivered electronically.
  • Request print books and other physical loan materials via EZ-Borrow (books only) or Interlibrary Loan (for books and items that are not available from EZ- Borrow).
  • Use the Suggest a Purchase form if you think the libraries should add a particular item to the collection.

Please email interlibraryloan@swarthmore.edu with any questions. 

FAQs:

Who may use this service?

Swarthmore College faculty, students, and staff may borrow beyond the Tri-College Libraries. Other patrons with OneCards, including alumni, and faculty or staff partners are not eligible to use EZ-Borrow or Interlibrary Loan.

EZ-Borrow

Use your Swarthmore credentials (email address) to place requests.

Interlibrary Loan

First-time users need to create an account using their Swarthmore credentials before placing a request.

Returns

Return materials at any circulation desk or via outdoor drop boxes.

Policies for External Libraries

Find answers to your questions about what we will lend, loan periods, and other details.