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Document Delivery
Document Delivery provides electronic scans of articles and book chapters from the library’s print collections when they are not otherwise available online. Requests are delivered as secure PDF files through Tipasa.
Eligibility
Current faculty, senior administrators, and graduate students.
Service Details
| Electronic Delivery | Articles and book chapters are delivered securely in PDF format. |
| Scanning | Library-owned print materials that are not available electronically can be scanned and delivered in compliance with copyright guidelines. |
| Material Retrieval | Circulating library materials can be retrieved, with books placed on hold for pickup when applicable. |
| Interlibrary Loan | If a requested item is unavailable locally, your request will automatically be converted to an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request unless you specify otherwise. |
How to Submit a Request
Submit your request through the Tipasa Interlibrary Loan request form. If the library owns the requested article or book chapter, your request will automatically be routed to Document Delivery for scanning and electronic delivery. If the requested item is not available in the library’s collection, it will continue to be processed as an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request.
You will receive an email when your request is complete. Scanned items can be accessed through your Tipasa account.
Restrictions
- Only articles and book chapters may be requested for electronic delivery.
- Items on course reserve are not eligible for Document Delivery.
- Requests are subject to copyright regulations.
Loans Department Contact Information
HOURS: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m
Mailing Address
Doherty Library
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006-4626
Updated July 21, 2026