Ordering from Other Libraries via Loansome Doc

If you want to use Loansome Doc to order articles, you will need to find a library that will provide you with Loansome Doc service. If you are affiliated with a hospital or university library, you may want to inquire if it offers Loansome Doc service. CISTI will provide Loansome Doc service to users anywhere, regardless of affiliation.

When you have identified a library that is willing to provide Loansome Doc service, you should make sure that you understand any charges, conditions, or policies relating to Loansome Doc that your library implements. You will also need to create a Loansome Doc account in order to send Loansome Doc requests. In order to do this, you will need to know the library's six-letter DOCLINE library identifier (LIBID).

To register, go to http://wwwcf.nlm.nih.gov/loansome/login.cfm and follow the instructions. For more information about Loansome Doc registration, refer to the NLM's Loansome Doc Patrons Documentation.