SAIC is a member of a group called I-Share, which includes 90+ other libraries throughout the state of Illinois. I-Share Libraries have all agreed to share materials with one another, giving students, faculty, and staff, access to a multitude of materials. This tool is especially useful when Flaxman items are checked out, or if they fall outside of the scope of Art + Design.
Remember to sign in using your ARTIC username and password
Scenario 1: You find a Flaxman Library book marked "Not Available"
Click on the book's title to go to the item record
Under the Get It section (once you're logged in) click Request from I-Share
A form will autofill with the book's information, scroll down and click SEND REQUEST
You can see your requests by clicking on your name in the upper right corner and choosing My Requests
You will receive an email once the item has been delivered to the library
Scenario 2: You can't find a book in the Flaxman Library catalog
Go the library homepage at www.saic.edu/library and click I-Share Catalog under the search box
OR if you're already in the library search, change the dropdown by the search box to All I-Share Libraries and click the magnifying glass
Search for the book you are interested in requesting
If you find it, click on the book's title to go to the item record
If you don't find it, follow the instructions on the Unavailable Resources (Interlibrary Loan) page
Under the Get It section (once you're logged in) click Request from I-Share
A form will autofill with the book's information, scroll down and click SEND REQUEST
You can see your requests by clicking on your name in the upper right corner and choosing My Requests
You will receive an email once the item has been delivered to the library
Where to Find Books
For a full list of options to find books both through the library and beyond, check out our Where to Find Books page.
