Our Services

We offer three services, all free of charge: UBorrow, Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan. Use this page to find the right service for you.  

Did You Know?

You can request books, media and articles for free using our different ILL services. Use UBorrow to request items UF doesn't own. Distance users are eligible for Document Delivery, where we ship items from UF Collections directly to your door!

Different Services for Your Needs

FOR LOCAL USERS

UBorrow

• Get books or media from Florida libraries.  
• On-campus pickup. 
• Arrives in 3–5 business days. 
• 90-day check out, one 30-day renewal. 

FOR EVERYONE

Interlibrary Loan

• Get items and scans from libraries worldwide.
• On-campus pickup or home delivery. 
• Arrives in 1–4 weeks. 
• Borrow most items for 16 weeks.  

Which Service Should I Use?

Your SituationRecommended Service
✅ I’m in Gainesville and need a book or DVD fast.UBorrow
🌎 I live outside Gainesville and need something UF owns.Document Delivery
📚 I need a book, article or media from any library.Interlibrary Loan

Service Comparison Table

ServiceWho Can Use ItDelivery SpeedUF-Owned ItemsNon UF-Owned ItemsArticles / Chapters (PDF)Due Date / Renewals
Interlibrary LoanLocal + DistanceVaries❌ NoWorldwide✅ YesVaries / No
UBorrowLocal Only⚡ Fastest❌ NoFL Only❌ No90 Days / Yes
Document DeliveryDistance Only⚡ 3–5 Days✅ Yes❌ No❌ NoVaries / Yes