First, check Library Search, to make sure we do not hold a copy of the article or book.

Then complete an online request form (click on 'Send a Request', one of the tabs at the top of the page).

We aim to supply within seven working days but it may take longer, so please plan ahead.  If there is a problem or delay, we will email you.

Articles are sent to your university email.

Books must be collected from The Hive and returned to a member of staff.  Please do not use the book returns machine.

Your article will be delivered by email. We will contact you if there is a problem or delay.

Click on the link to the article in the email from the British Library. 

Click to download your document.

Once your document is open, you can save the document.  If you do not save it, the link will stop working after 30 days.

There is no charge for initial requests (articles or book loans).

Undergraduates pay £1.50 per book renewal.

Please bear in mind that we heavily subsidise requests.  The British Library charges approximately £19 per book, £7 per article and £6 per renewal.

First and second-year undergraduates: five requests per year

Final year undergraduates: 25 requests

Postgraduates, researchers and staff: 50 requests

We encourage borrowers to read and take notes within the initial loan period.

If you do need a renewal, please email ilr@worc.ac.uk. Undergraduates pay £1.50 per book renewal.