What is Loansome Doc?

Loansome Doc provides a method for ordering documents from PubMed. When in PubMed, users can order articles from a list of retrieved citations.

Who can use Loansome Doc?

Loansome Doc users must establish an agreement with a medical library that uses DOCLINE©, NLMs automated interlibrary loan and referral system. OHSU will serve as the Ordering Library for users in Oregon and SW Washington.

How will my request be processed?

After performing a literature search on PubMed, click on the box next to the articles you want to order. You will be prompted through the ordering process. The NLM computer automatically transfers the order to your Ordering Library. The NLM Web site provides complete instructions for tagging and ordering documents.

How will my documents be delivered?

Your Loansome Doc registration page will store your preferred method of delivery. Delivery options currently provided by OHSU Library are: campus mail, U.S. Mail, Fax, Internet Delivery and pickup.

What are the charges for Loansome Doc?

Charges for Loansome Doc from the OHSU Library are listed below. Charges may be charged to an OHSU account or VISA/MasterCard. Users can also establish a desposit account.

OHSU Loansome Doc Charges (per article)

If filled by OHSU Library via U.S. Mail	$14.00
If filled by another Docline Library via U.S. Mail	$25.00 + copyright fees

How do I participate in the program?

Users need to complete a registration form in order to participate in the OHSU Library Loansome Doc program. After completing the form, users will be provided with the OHSU library identification number needed to activate Loansome Doc service. For additional information, contact Document Delivery Services at .

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