Material Delivery for Distance Learners
To best serve our Distance Learners, the GC Library provides a material shipping service. This service can be used to have library books and resources mailed to your residence, in case coming to the library isn't a possibility. This service can also be used together with the Interlibrary Loan program to have materials shipped to you from our neighboring libraries!
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the Galveston College Library's material shipment service, off-campus distance learning students must meet the following criteria:
- Location:
- They do not attend classes on any Galveston College campus.
- They reside more than 30 miles from the Galveston College Library.
- They live within the United States or Canada.
How to Use the Delivery Service:
- Select Your Materials:
- Search our online catalog for the materials you wish to borrow from the GC Library.
- Fill out the online Material Delivery Request Form. This form ensures the timely and accurate shipment of your selected resources.
- Students must agree to cover shipping costs when returning materials or accept responsibility for any lost or damaged items.
- Interlibrary Loan (if needed):
- If the desired material is unavailable in our collection:
- To submit an InterLibrary Loan Request, simply access WorldCat, search for the book or article title, and click on "View Access Options." This action will automatically populate the InterLibrary Loan (ILL) request form with the book or article information. All that's left is for you to provide your contact information to complete the request process.
Important Information:
- The turnaround time for material delivery depends on various factors, and as such, a specific delivery window cannot be provided. Please plan your research accordingly.
- You will receive an email notification when your item has been shipped.
