Interlibrary Service
Access books, journal articles, conference papers, theses, and other library materials that are not available in your home library collection.
Who Are You?
Select the option that best describes you to see the interlibrary service requirements and procedures for your user group.
Select Your User Type
The service requirements differ depending on your library membership.
Faculty and Students
Faculty members, researchers, undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and other eligible members of the institution.
Macau HE MembersMALA Members
Members of the Macao Academic Library Alliance requesting resources through interlibrary cooperation.
None of AboveNon-MALA Members
Users and libraries outside the MALA membership, including non-MALA libraries.
Faculty and Students
Interlibrary services for eligible faculty members and students of the institution.
Who Can Request?
This service is available to eligible members of the academic community.
- Faculty members
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- Researchers
Before You Request
Please check the library catalogue and electronic resources before submitting an interlibrary request.
- Search the library catalogue
- Check available e-journals
- Check library databases
- Confirm that the item is unavailable locally
Information Required
Please provide as much bibliographic information as possible.
- Book or article title
- Author
- Journal title
- Publication year
- Volume and issue
- Page numbers
- DOI or other identifier, if available
Submit a Request
Submit your request through the library’s designated interlibrary service form.
Please Note
Service conditions, charges, loan periods, and availability may vary depending on the supplying library and type of material.
MALA Members
Interlibrary cooperation and resource sharing services for members of the Macao Academic Library Alliance.
Eligibility
This service is intended for participating MALA member libraries and their authorized users.
- MALA member institutions
- Authorized users of member libraries
- Academic and research users
Search Before Requesting
Please check the MALA discovery service before submitting a request.
- Search MALA resources
- Check participating libraries
- Verify item availability
Request Information
Provide accurate bibliographic information to help the supplying library identify the item.
- Title
- Author
- ISBN / ISSN
- Publication information
- Year / volume / issue
- Pages
MALA Hub
Submit or manage requests through the MALA interlibrary service platform.
MALA Resource Sharing
Please follow the current MALA interlibrary loan and resource-sharing policies when submitting requests. Availability and delivery conditions are determined according to the participating libraries’ policies.
Others (Non-MALA Library)
Interlibrary cooperation requests from libraries and institutions that are not members of MALA.
Who Can Request?
This service is intended primarily for libraries and information institutions outside the MALA network.
- Academic libraries
- Public libraries
- Research libraries
- Other eligible libraries
Request Requirements
Requests should be submitted by an authorized library representative.
- Library / institution name
- Contact person
- Email address
- Complete bibliographic information
- Purpose of request
Service Conditions
Requests are subject to the library’s interlibrary service policies and the availability of requested materials.
- Availability of materials
- Copyright restrictions
- Loan conditions
- Applicable service charges
Contact the Library
Non-MALA libraries should contact the library before submitting a request if they are unsure about eligibility or service conditions.
Important
Non-MALA requests may be subject to reciprocal borrowing arrangements, service charges, copyright restrictions, or other conditions. Please contact the library for the current requirements.
How Interlibrary Service Works
The general process for requesting materials through interlibrary service.
Search
Check the library catalogue and available electronic resources first.
Request
Use MALA Hub or MALA Card to request the items.
Login & Request
Login & search the record (HERE), fill up the form (name, USJ email and mobile phone), receive the confirmation email (from request library)
Get a Card from Library
You can request a MALA card at the library front desk, and borrow books from other local university libraries.
Need Help?
If you are unsure which service applies to you, or need assistance with an interlibrary request, contact the Academic Library.
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