Interlibrary Loans
Getting started & Requesting Items
Robertson Library has transitioned to a new interlibrary loan platform. The request process has been simplified, and no account or login is required to submit a request. If you have questions about a previous request, please contact us directly.
Interlibrary Loan staff are working remotely during summer 2026 library renovations. Requests for scans from our print holdings, or loans of physical materials may experience some delays in processing as staff will only be on site one day per week.
Request an Item - UPEI Affiliated Users
Submit a request for an item not available through Robertson Library's collections. No login required; just fill in the form with your item and patron details and submit.
Digital items will be delivered to the email address you provide. Physical items (loans) will be held at the library, and you will receive a notification when they are ready for pickup.
UPEI Students, Faculty & Staff
Use your UPEI Campus ID# when submitting a request. This is the shorter number printed near the middle of your green UPEI campus card or on your acceptance letter. Use the same ID# consistently so we can match correspondence to your request.
Public Borrowers
If you do not have a UPEI ID#, you must first register for a public borrower's card (free). Use the barcode from that card when submitting your request, and provide the email address you would like materials and notifications delivered to.
Need Assistance? | Email ill@upei.ca or call 902-566-0445
Before Requesting: Check Our Holdings
Please verify the item is not already available in our collections. Methods for locating media include:
Journals & Articles
Journals
Click the Journals tab on the Library Homepage and search by title or ISSN.
Articles
Use the OneSearch link or the Articles tab on the Library Homepage. Follow full-text finder links in our databases.
Using a DOI: Enter it on the Articles tab to instantly check our resources. (Note: Entering a DOI directly into the manual ILL request form only pre-populates data; it does not check holdings).
Books & Multimedia
Listed in the library catalogue. Click the Books tab on the homepage, then Catalogue, or use the Evergreen Catalogue.
Partner Institutions
Requesting libraries should use the dedicated Partner Library request form. When submitting, select your institution name from the dropdown and include your LAC institution code and institution email address. That information has been pre-populated in some cases with data from the Canadian Library Directory. Print and electronic book availability can be confirmed via the "More" tab on the library homepage using the link for Guests. You do not need a log in to see our range of holdings.
Submit a Partner Request
Use this form if your institution is already registered in our system. Email ill@upei.ca if you have questions about your log in credentials.
Register Your Institution
If your institution does not appear in the dropdown list, register here first. Once library staff have updated your information, you will be able to submit requests.
Library Codes: National Code: PCU | WorldCat: PVZ | Docline: PECAUE
More info about us at the Canadian Library Directory
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