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Book Express

...a Book Delivery Service
for WVU Students, Staff, and Faculty...

The University Libraries provide intra-campus book delivery service Monday through Friday each week. Faculty, staff and students who need a book from a campus library other than the one nearest them can request it electronically through Mountainlynx. The delivery service is called "Book Express".

Using Book Express

If you have found a citation in Mountainlynx for a book at another WVU library:

  1. Select the REQUEST button in Mountainlynx, an option called "Book Express" will appear
  2. Choose this option
  3. Fill out the form
  4. Choose the library you want the book sent to
  5. Press Submit Request
  6. The Library Courier will deliver your book to the library of your choice as soon as possible
  7. When the book arrives it will be on the hold shelf for you
  8. Please include your phone or email address so they can contact you

Please note: This service is not available on the following:

  • Current or bound periodicals
  • West Virginia Collection materials
  • Downtown non-print media Depository items
  • Depository requests should be handled through the Callslip/Recall selection on the drop down list.
  • Book Express service is not available on Depository loans.

Contact Phone Numbers:

Downtown Campus Library-293-0355

Health Sciences Library-293-1933

Evansdale Library 293-9759

Law Library-293-5300

West Virginia University Libraries
P.O. Box 6069 WVU
1549 University Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505-6069

Phone: 304.293.4040
Fax: 304.293.6638
Email: ask_a_librarian@mail.wvu.edu
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