Search for items
If you're struggling with finding a book on the shelf, watch this short video on how to find and check out a book.
Request for pickup
Request materials from the UM Libraries and pick them up either at a self-service Pickup Locker or from a library Service Desk.
How to request items for pickup
- Search to find items in our collections.
- *Be sure you Sign in to get complete results and to request items.
- Click on the title of the desired item.
- Scroll down to Get it.
- Click Request for pickup.
- Choose desired location and click Send Request.
NOTE: The Neil John Maclean pickup locker is available only by students, faculty, and staff with swipe card access to the Bannatyne campus. - When your item is ready, you will receive an email with information on how to pick up your book.
Learn more about pickup lockers or send email to librarypickup@umanitoba.ca for help.
Pickup locations
You may request items to be delivered to one of five pickup locker locations or choose a library service desk and pick up during service desk hours.
There is a 15-minute Libraries parking spot in front of the main entrance to the Elizabeth Dafoe Library that can be used for quick pick-up and return of Library materials.
Scan on demand
You may request the Libraries scan the table of contents or a portion of a book or other publication that UML owns.
Instructor requests
Instructors: To request scanned material for research purposes, use the Student requests instructions above. For scanning for course materials, make a digitization request in Reading Lists in UM Learn.
Consider copyright
- Digitization is provided in compliance with the Copyright Act and the UM Copyright Guidelines.
- Generally, the libraries may scan up to 10% of a copyrighted work, 1 chapter of a book, or 1 article from a periodical.
- We are unable to scan an entire book.
If you require something that falls outside of these parameters, please contact your subject librarian to see if there is a possible alternative.
Turn-around time
- 5 - 7 business days for articles or book chapters
- 7 - 10 business days for the purchase of an e-book (see above copyright note)
Off-campus services
Students living outside of Winnipeg and enrolled in specific courses or programs are eligible for library material mailing service.
Request from another institution
For materials that are not held in the UM Libraries collection, you may request to borrow from another institution using our Document Delivery service.
To request materials from another institution, select the option under "Request It" in your library search results or complete the Document Delivery Request form.
You can also access information about your request history and current requests through My library account.
Document Delivery Request Form
Questions? Contact Document Delivery
Recommend a purchase
UM students and faculty may recommend an item for purchase.
Our librarians will consider any request which is in support of the teaching, learning and research needs of the university. Fulfillment of requests depend on available budget and whether the item is still in print.
Info for other institutions
The UM Libraries may loan materials from our collection to other institutions that wish to borrow from us.
We will not be accepting requests for the period of June 10-21, 2026 as we transition to a new system. New instructions for how to place requests will be posted after the transition.
Requests for copies will be filled according to the limits allowed under the Fair Dealing Exemption of the Copyright Act as described in the UM Copyright Guidelines.
Note: We do not lend directly to patrons of other institutions. Contact library staff of your institution to request items from the University of Manitoba.