Request Items Using a Blank Form

Locate and verify the bibliographic information of the needed item.
- Search the new version of the Locator
- Search for an item in WorldCat or any Iowa library’s catalog on the Internet. Find a list of Iowa Libraries in the Iowa Library Directory.
Open a new browser tab or window.
Log in to SILO Interlibrary Loan.
Select the Choose a Blank Form to Request Items not found in the SILO Locator option.
Click on the Submit Request button.

This form can be used to request items found on the new version of The Locator. Iowa Interlibrary Loan protocols apply.

Enter the name of the library staff member to contact if there are questions about the request.
Type or use the copy/paste method to enter the citation information in the form.
Use the pull-down menu to select the item format.
Be sure the item is verified and enter the verification source. Examples of sources include "new Locator" “Article First” “OCLC” and “Local catalog”.
Enter the seven digit Locator Code of the potential lenders to create the lender string. The 7-digit Locator codes can be found in the Iowa Library Directory.
Click on Submit ILL Request.

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