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 DISTANCE USERS
Document Delivery
• Get UF-owned items shipped to you.
• Home delivery.
• Arrives in 3–5 business days.
• Due date varies by item.
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 Situation | Recommended 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
| Service | Who Can Use It | Delivery Speed | UF-Owned Items | Non UF-Owned Items | Articles / Chapters (PDF) | Due Date / Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlibrary Loan | Local + Distance | Varies | ❌ No | Worldwide | ✅ Yes | Varies / No |
| UBorrow | Local Only | ⚡ Fastest | ❌ No | FL Only | ❌ No | 90 Days / Yes |
| Document Delivery | Distance Only | ⚡ 3–5 Days | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | Varies / Yes |