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Eagle Express: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eagle Express?

Eagle Express is a delivery service between Bender Library, the Washington College of Law Library, and Wesley Seminary Library. Patrons of Bender Library can request books or articles from WCL Library or Wesley Library and have them delivered to Bender Library. WCL and Wesley patrons can borrow books from Bender Library and have them delivered to their respective libraries.

Who can use Eagle Express?

Eagle Express is available to all AU students, faculty and staff and Wesley students, faculty and staff.

How do I use Eagle Express?

For delivery to Bender Library, go to the online forms section of the Library web site. Find the links for Interlibrary Loan and choose either:

For delivery to the Washington College of Law Library, go to the WorldCat section of the WCL Library web site. Search and place an interlibrary loan request for items at the Bender Library just as you would for any other interlibrary loan request. For delivery to Wesley Theological Seminary, place an interlibrary loan request.

How soon will I get the book?

Books will generally be delivered withing two working days. Users can speed up the process by checking the catalog of the holding library to verify that the book is available before placing a request.

How will I know the book is ready for pick-up?

You will receive an e-mail indicating that the book is ready for pick-up.

Where can I pick up my books?

Book delivered to Bender Library will be available for pick-up at the Circulation Desk. Weekend and evening pick-ups can be accommodated at the WCL Circulation Desk by contacting WCL Interlibrary Loan at (202) 274-4327.

How do I renew my book?

On or before the due date, you can contact the lending library. For Bender Library books call 885-3282; for WCL books call 274-4327; for Wesley books call 885-8695. If the book is overdue you must return it. The book will NOT appear on your ALADIN account so you cannot renew it online.

Whom do I contact for more information?

, Interlibrary Loan, Bender Library - 885-2779
, WCL Library - 247-4327
Wesley Seminary Library - 885-8695

 

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