University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries

About Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery Services

Scanning of materials The Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery Department of the HSC Libraries provides copies of items available in the HSC Libraries and a service to obtain material unavailable in the University of Florida Libraries. For a fee Material can be delivered though various methods including the internet via Web(PDF).
Services for UF Affiliates
Services for Non UF Patrons
Loansome Doc Services for PubMed

Services for UF Affiliates
UF faculty, staff and students may submit a web request for materials not available in the University of Florida Libraries. Delivery times vary: the average time is 2 to 3 days for articles, 7 to 10 days for books. Copy service of materials in the HSC Library is available for UF Affiliates at the same rate. Alternately, patrons may photocopy these materials. Photocopiers are present on all floors. To avoid unnecessary charges, UF patrons should check the UF Libraries' Catalog to determine if the item is available electronically. In addition to our in-house services, the UF HSC Libraries provide Loansome Doc through the National Library of Medicine / PubMed.

Fee schedule for UF patrons
Billing Options
Delivery Options

Services for Non UF patrons
Non-UF patrons may request articles found in the HSC Library. To save time, Non-UF patrons should check the UF Libraries' Catalog prior to submitting a request. Orders placed for items we do not carry will be rejected. Patrons who request items often should use the Loansome Doc service. Loansome Doc is the only way to request articles not housed in this library.

Fee schedule for Non-UF patrons
Billing Options
Delivery Options

Loansome Doc
Both UF and Non-UF patrons may use this service to order articles found in PubMed. This service offers powerful benefits to frequent users.

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About becoming a Loansome Doc user
Fee schedule for Loansome Doc services
Billing Options
Delivery Options

For questions or further information about Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery Services, please call our office at or email us at ILLmed@library.health.ufl.edu.

Web(PDF) Delivery

Web(PDF) is the preferred method of delivery for our patrons. Your document will be scanned and placed on our web server. This process will automatically send an email notification stating that your document is ready for retrieval. The email will contain a link to connect you to the login screen, where you accesss your material using your email address and a provided PIN number. Documents are stored on the server for 14 days or 5 views.

Billing Options

We offer a variety of billing options to our patrons

Options for UF patrons	Options for Non-UF patrons
Cash (For pickup at HSCL only) Personal Invoice You will receive an invoice in the mail. You must provide your personal address (not a UF PO Box) for the request to be filled. A bill will be sent to your home address. FCPA Account Departmental Billing	Personal Invoice You will receive an invoice in the mail.

Payment by credit or debit card is not available.

Delivery Options

Options for UF patrons	Options for Non-UF patrons
Web(PDF) (recommended) Campus Mail Pickup Mail Fax	Web(PDF) (recommended) Mail Fax

Schedule of Fees	We accept checks and cash only; no credit or debit cards. Materials may also be billed to departmental accounts. For more information, go here.
Service	UF Patrons	Non-UF Patrons	Corporate*
Interlibrary Loan		Available only through Loansome Doc	Available only through Loansome Doc
Document Delivery
Loansome Doc
Fax Delivery Surcharge	in addition to above	in addition to above	in addition to above
* Corporate customers are considered to be for-profit entities, including attorneys, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, document suppliers, etc.