E. Allen Gordon Library

Occasionally, you may want a book or article that Gordon Library doesn't have.  What do you do then?

We have a variety of options, and which you should use depends on the specifics of your situation.

ARKLink

The first option is ARKLink.  This is a consortium (group) of Arkansas libraries that have agreed to let users within the consortium borrow certain types of materials from each other at no charge.  Usually, this is restricted to books.  Two key things to realize are:

1. You must have a current and valid ARKLink card in order to check out materials from a consortial member.  (The specifics on what is involved to get this free ARKLink card can be found on the ARKLink LibGuide). 
2. You will have to personally go to the ARKLink member library and pick up the item you want.  You will be expected to return it the same way.

Since Morrilton is so close to two larger consortial members (Pendergraft Library at Arkansas Tech and Torreyson Library at UCA) UACCM many students and faculty find it most-convenient to use ARKLink when their desired items are physical books.

Occasionally, you may need materials that cannot be retrieved through ARKLink.  In this case, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is an option. 

ILL is an excellent option if you're looking for a single article or essay we do not have through any Gordon Library database.  (Physical books can also be retrieved through ILL, though typically UACCM students will find it quicker and simpler to retrieve these through ARKLink.)

When using ILL, the Gordon Library must serve as a "middle man."  Here's how the process works:

Step One:  Email the Gordon Library Director (Mr. Lillard) at jlillard@uaccm.edu.  Give him the following information:

1. The title of the journal (including specific page numbers) or book you are requesting.
2. The name(s) of the author(s)
3. An indication of how long you can wait for the item(s) you are requesting.

Step Two:  Mr. Lillard will put out a request for your desired materials to multiple libraries.

Step Three:  Assuming a library is willing to lend their material, they will mail (or email) it directly to Gordon Library.

Step Four:  Mr. Lillard will contact you through your UACCM email to

• let you know your requested material has arrived and is available for pickup in Gordon Library (in the case of physical material), or
• to forward scanned pdf articles or essays directly to you

Step Five:  When your checkout term for any physical items expires, you will return it to Gordon Library.

Step Six: Gordon Library will return the item(s) to the original lending library.