Q. How do I get a book that's currently checked out?

If the book you want is currently checked out by another patron, you can request that it be recalled. Navigate to the book's record in OneSearch and under the Get It section, click request. Please note that you will have to be logged in for this process. Fill in the request form and click Send Request. You'll receive an email once your item is available for pickup.

You can also request the item through Interlibrary Loan. Please make a note in the comments section of your request that the library's copy is checked out, as most ILL requests for items we own at Fondren are disregarded. If the book is not rare, you should receive it within a few days. Only current Rice University faculty, students, staff and retirees with active NetIDs may request materials through Interlibrary Loan.