How to submit an interlibrary loan request in OneSearch

Interlibrary loan (or ILL for short) is a way to get access to resources our library doesn't own. It's free to you and easy to use!

Step 1: Navigate to MLML/MBARI Research Library's catalog, OneSearch. (Do not use SJSU's King Library for ILL.)

Step 2: Click on the “Sign In” button located in the upper right hand corner.

Step 3: From the login screen, enter your standard MLML or MBARI credentials. 

Step 4: Search!

Step 5: If you find it in OneSearch, you can request it using the "Get it" button. Enter a volume or any notes only if necessary, otherwise just click "Send." You will receive an automated confirmation email. When your item is ready, you will receive another email with a link to download the digital file or a note telling you to come to the library to pick up the physical book.

Step 6: If we don’t have a record of it, use the 'ILL Request'  button on the top ribbon to fill out a request form. Include the full citation information. You will receive an automated confirmation email. When your item is ready, you will receive another email with a link to download the digital file or a note telling you to come to the library to pick up the physical book.

Note: If your request cannot be processed through OneSearch the system will create a request in our supplemental system called Worldshare ILL. If you do receive a cancellation email, please contact us.