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Books and audiovisual materials from McConnell Library
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Books and audiovisual Materials -

As an extended-campus student, you are entitled to have circulating items such as books, DVDs, CDs, etc. from McConnell Library sent directly to you at no charge.

    To request an item

    1. Search the McConnell Library catalog
    2. Identify an item you want
    3. Click on the "Request" link to request that the item be sent to you. If the item does not have a "Request" button it is either part of the library's Reference Collection, part of the Special Collection or an E- Book. Reference and Special Collection items do not leave the library, so you can not request these items. An E-Book is an electronic book and can be read online. Note: If the status of an item does NOT say available that item is not currently on the library's shelves and will not be sent immediately. A hold will be placed on the item and when it is available it will be sent to you.

      Depending which version of the catalog you are viewing the you can see two different records:

      OR


    4. Enter your RU name and password (the same as used for your RU email account) under "Login with campus identification" then click "Submit".


    5. 6. In the next screen in the pull-down menu be sure to select "Home Address -Ext Campus Only " if you want it to sent to your home. If you wish for it to be pulled from the shelf and held for you select "Front Desk."

      7. The following should display.


    Contact: Front Desk at 540 831 5364 or frontdesk@radford.edu if you encounter any problems.

To return the item

  •  Mail directly to McConnell Library, using the prepaid postage bag provided when you received the item.

To renew the item

  1. Go to the McConnell Library catalog
  2. Click on "My Account" located on the right under "My Library"

  3. Login
  4. Click on "# Items currently checked out"
  5. You can either choose to renew all items or renew selected items.

 

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