H.M. Fishbon Memorial Library

Interlibrary Loan Services

Get journal articles, chapters, books - fast and free (mostly). Meet John Phillips, Interlibrary Services Coordinator.

He has access to 50,000+ libraries
Specializes in really fast delivery
No forms necessary
Submit your request via phone, fax or email:
- Phone: (415) 885-7378
- Fax: (415) 776-0689
- Email: fishbon@ucsfmedctr.org
Along with your request, be sure to include:
- your contact information
- deadline (e.g.,ASAP, next week)
- delivery preference (PDF, hard copy)

You can even send your request directly from PubMed:

These services are for UCSF medical staff, residents, students, researchers, and employees who are working at Mount Zion or Laurel Heights full-time or part-time, or are affiliated with the administration of the Mount Zion Fishbon Library.

WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use" that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

Resources for Patients

Patients and visitors can learn more about the resources available to them at the UCSF Patient Health Library website.