Distance Student Services

How to Request:

1. Place a Hold: Use the online catalog to place a hold on the book you need.

2. Forward Notification: When you receive an email notification that your item is ready, forward it to ill@sbts.edu.

3. Provide Shipping Information: The email must include the address where you’d like the item(s) shipped.

4. Receive Your Items: You will receive a confirmation email once we check out and ship your items. Please note that your initial 3-week loan period will begin at the time of checkout.

Turnaround Time:

Requests are typically processed and shipped within 2-3 business days. Items are sent via USPS library rate, which may take longer than regular mail, so please allow extra time for delivery.

Restrictions:

• Items that cannot be mailed include, but are not limited to:

  • Auio-Visual Media (e.g., CDs, DVDs, cassettes, VHS, records)

  • Microfilm/microfiche

  • Brittle Books

  • Restricted Items (e.g., journals, reference materials, special collections)

Due Dates and Renewals:

For detailed instructions, refer to the “General Loan” and "Renewals" sections on our Policy page.

Extension Requests: If you need an item beyond the renewal limit, please return it to the library. We can then recheck it and mail it back to you, provided no holds have been placed. When returning these items, please include a note that contains:

• The items to check out to your account

• Your name and student ID number

• Your current mailing address

Interlibrary Loan:

For detailed instructions, refer to the “Due Dates and Renewals” section on our Interlibrary Loan page.

Loan Returns: For detailed instructions, refer to the “Loan Returns” section on our Policy page.