Last Reviewed: 7/14/25
We search the world for you, and deliver!
Resource Sharing at FSU Libraries provides you options to get materials you need for research when they aren't available through FSU Libraries catalog. It is comprised primarily of two services, UBorrow+, and Interlibrary Loan (ILL). While both of these help increase access to materials, there are some differences between how these services operate.
| Service Description | UBorrow+ | Interlibrary Loan |
|---|---|---|
| Do I have to register before placing a request? | No | Yes |
| Can I request physical materials unavailable at FSU? | Yes | Yes |
| Can I request digital articles or chapter scans that are unavailable at FSU? | No | Yes |
| Where can I borrow from? | Florida and United States institutions Florida and the United States | Worldwide libraries Worldwide |
Start here to search for books, articles, media, and more that is available through FSU Libraries, either online or on campus.
Need an item FSU doesn’t have? Use UBorrow+ to request it from libraries in Florida's public university and college systems or other U.S. institutions, often with faster delivery than a standard ILL request.
Still can’t find what you need? Request books, articles, and more from libraries around the world. Articles may be delivered within 24 hours!
Have Shelf Care:
Treat all loaned materials with care and make sure to keep all paperwork with the item.
Stay Shelf Aware:
Return all items by their due dates
Check Your Shelf:
Monitor due dates, request renewals, and check the status of new requests by logging in to your account! Remember, UBorrow+ items will only appear on your FSU Libraries account, and ILL items will only appear in your ILLiad account.
Last Reviewed: 6/11/25
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