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ILL requests not accepted:
Please return all ILL items to the Library Circulation Desk.
You can request books through inter-library loan (ILL) if they are not at Redeemer or McMaster. If we have the book, the call # would appear where you see the arrow below.
If McMaster has it, they will appear near the top of the list of libraries under Availability.
You must be in the Full Record display in order to see the libraries that own the book. If the book is not available at Redeemer or McMaster, it can be requested via Interlibrary Loan. Click Request Item.
You may be prompted for Authentication at this point:
Fill in your ILL request as follows. Indicate when you need the book. They usually arrive within 2 weeks. Confirm that you checked to make sure it is not at Redeemer or McMaster. The Redeemer library will notify you when the book arrives. It will be held for you at the circulation desk.
Lending to Other Libraries
Please email us directly at ill@redeemer.ca with your requests.
Charges : Canadian libraries : $15.00 or reciprocal rates, U.S, libraries: $20.00 plus shipping charges
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Redeemer University students and faculty are permitted to use the McMaster University libraries in person and are classified as "Users from other Universities (non-OCUL) / Reciprocal Borrowers." This permits them to access and borrow print resources. They are also permitted to apply for a Guest Internet Account that will allow them to use a McMaster University library computer in person (only) to access many of their electronic resources. See McMaster's list of Electronic Products Which Do NOT Permit Walk-in Users.
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Library cards are free to anyone living, working or studying in Hamilton (which includes Ancaster). With your Library card you can:
Register at any Library branch for a free Library card with identification and proof of your current address. Redeemer students who live in Ancaster (part of Hamilton) only during the school year can borrow from the HPL as long as they show their Redeemer student card and proof of their current local address, e.g. an envelope addressed to them with their local address.
Peter Turkstra Library, Redeemer University , 777 Garner Road East, Ancaster, ON, L9K 1J4, Canada Circulation Desk Telephone: 905.648.2139 ext. 4266, Email: library@redeemer.ca