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    • Request ILL

    Need an article or book that is not available at Thomas Nelson library? You may be able to get it through interlibrary loan (ILL):

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    Get a Consortium Card!

    Is another college library closer than the Thomas Nelson libraries?  A Tidewater Consortium Card might work for you.

    Thomas Nelson students, faculty, and staff have library check out privileges at other academic institutions that participate in the Virginia Tidewater Consortium. 

    If you wish to check out materials at another academic library in the Tidewater area, bring a picture ID to the Checkout Desk at either campus to apply for a Consortium Card.  You'll need to apply once each semester to verify that you're a current student. 

    Find Books at Area Libraries

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    If we don't have a book at Thomas Nelson, you can search WorldCat to find books in other libraries:

     

    Search Tips:

    1. From the result list, refine your search by clicking on Books from the Format menu on the left. 

    2. From the results list, click on any title to bring up the full record.

    3. When the full record appears, scroll down to view the list of libraries in your area that have a copy of the book.  Or enter a zip code to search for libraries in a particular area that may have a copy of the book.

    4. Click on any local library to access a particular library's catalog to see if the book is available for check out.