Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan (DDS)

Requesting a book, book chapter, article, or other document

NYUHSL (NYU Health Sciences Library) offers comprehensive Document Delivery Services for affiliated users.

Students, faculty and staff can request:

  • Books not owned by NYUHSL
  • Books owned by NYUHSL but stored at the offsite storage or another branch
  • Copies of journal articles or book chapters not owned by NYUHSL
  • Copies of journal articles or chapters available in print or electronically at NYUHSL
  • Other documents (microfiche, microfilm, dissertations, DVDs, etc.)

First-time users must create a DDS account by logging in here.

Who can use Document Delivery Services (DDS)?

  • Faculty, staff, students and alumni affiliated with NYU Langone Health, and NYU College of Dentistry may use NYUHSL's Document Delivery Services.
  • Alumni of NYU School of Medicine and NYU College of Dentistry should register at the University's Alumni E-Library to be able to use some of our E-resources for free. Learn how to get access to the Alumni E-Library here. Alumni of NYU School of Medicine and College of Dentistry may also use Document Delivery Services for an extra charge.
  • If you are an unaffiliated user (i.e., doctor, firm or corporation), see the "Can Unaffiliated Users use the Document Delivery Services?" section.
  • We do not serve the NYU Washington Square campus and other NYU Colleges. NYU Division of Libraries offers an interlibrary loan service for NYU faculty, staff, and students.

How fast can I get a requested publication?

Document Delivery turnaround times may vary from the average during holidays and breaks.

If you request... ...you will get... ...within approximately
A book owned by NYUHSL The book delivered to your branch library for pick up 3-4 business days *
An article or chapter available in print at NYUHSL An electronic copy of the article or chapter by email 1-2 business day *
An article available electronically at
NYUHSL 		An electronic copy of the article by email 1 business day *
A book not owned by NYUHSL The book delivered to your branch library for pick up 1-3 weeks *
An article or chapter not owed by NYUHSL An electronic copy of the article or chapter by email 2-3 business days *
*Some exceptions may apply.

Fees

  • Interlibrary loan and document delivery services are free for faculty, staff, and students of NYU Langone and NYU College of Dentistry.
  • There is a $10.00 charge per request for Alumni of NYU School of Medicine and NYU College of Dentistry*

*All invoices are to be paid on time. Patrons who do not pay their invoices will be blocked from all library services until the balance is paid in full.

Are there any limits on document delivery?

  • Patrons may request a maximum of 10 books at a time..
  • Alumni of NYU School of Medicine and NYU College of Dentistry do not have borrowing privileges.
  • Photocopying is limited to 50 consecutive pages or one chapter and cannot be greater than 10% of the whole publication.
  • Photocopying or reproduction cannot be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research (U.S. copyright law; Title 17, U.S. Code).

Can I renew my interlibrary loan?

Most interlibrary loan materials can be renewed. Due dates and renewal eligibility information will be displayed on the band attached to the book.

The first renewal must be submitted online. All following renewals may be requested by phone (212-2635388) or email (dds@med.nyu.edu)

How can I speed up my document request?

Where can I get help with my request?

If you have additional questions, for example to inquire about returning a book or cannot find what you need, please contact the Document Delivery Services office directly:

  • By phone: 212-263-5388
  • By email: dds@med.nyu.edu
  • Hours of operation: 8:00am–5:00pm (Monday–Friday)