ArticleReach Direct

• What is ArticleReach Direct?
• What material is available in ArticleReach Direct?
• Who can use ArticleReach Direct?
• How do I get started?
• How do I find ArticleReach Direct articles?
• How do I check on my ArticleReach Direct request?
• How can I cancel an ArticleReach Direct request?
• Where can I get more information about ArticleReach Direct?

What is ArticleReach Direct?

ArticleReach Direct is a consortium of academic libraries. At present there are 7 academic libraries and 1 research consortium. Members have created a combined catalog of their journal collections. Authorized users from each library may request articles from other member libraries journals by requesting them online in the ArticleReach Direct Catalog or through their home libraries electronic indexes. Participating library members are the following:

What material is available in ArticleReach Direct?

ArticleReach Direct gives you access to the combined journal titles of member libraries. ArticleReach Direct is continuously updated with the local holdings of member libraries.

Who can use ArticleReach Direct?

You must be an authorized user of a member library. Check with your library if you are unsure of your requesting status. You can request articles through the Interlibrary Loan office at your local school, public or academic library, if you are not a qualified ArticleReach Direct user.

How do I get started?

You can connect directly at http://arlir.iii.com or through your home libraries' electronic indexes. To get more information about access, check with your home library. Use the member list for a quick link to your library.

How do I find ArticleReachDirect articles?

• Go to ArticleReach Direct web page.
• Search for the title of the journal by keyword, title, author, subject, call # or issn (do not search the article, this is not an article index).
• When you find what your want, select the button, Request this article.
• You will be asked to enter your location for authorization.
• Complete the authorization information using the appropriate boxes and submit.
• Once you are authorized, complete the form and submit (be sure to include as much information as possible, requests with minimal information may not be filled).
• Your request is forwarded immediately to the owning library.
• You can monitor the status of ArticleReach Direct request in the View Your Record or View your Library Account option available through each member library. You may be able to access the article from this same location.
• You will be notified when the article has arrived.
• You will be notified if the article is cancelled and a reason will be included in the message.
• OR
• You may use your libraries' article indexes and click on links that will send the information to ArticleReach Direct once you have submitted the request for authorization.

How do I check on my ArticleReach Direct request?

You may monitor the status of ArticleReach Direct requests in the View Your Record or View your Library Account option available in your local catalog. Items that have been received will be viewable by clicking on the link. Items that have been cancelled will be in that status in your record. Items that cannot be supplied by ArticleReach Direct member libraries will show a status indicating that the item has been sent to the Interlibrary Office of your library. You will need to check the ill system available to you (i.e. ILLiad, etc.).

How can I cancel an ArticleReach Direct request?

You cancel an ArticleReach Direct request in the View Your Record or View your Library Account option available in your local catalog. If an item still has a REQUESTED status, it may be cancelled.

Where can I get more information about ArticleReach Direct?

For additional information about searching, requesting, viewing your article, and other ArticleReach Direct policies, please contact your member library (see list above).