Linguistics : Use interlibrary loan or visit other libraries

The Northeastern University Libraries have partnerships with other libraries to help you access the research materials you need. 

Use this page to familiarize yourself with the various options available to the Northeastern University community. And of course, contact us at the Research Assistance Desk if you have any questions.

For US-based Northeastern students, faculty, and staff, there is no charge for ordering materials (print or electronic) from other libraries. Use ILLIAD (interlibrary loan) services. 

See also: "I can't access the full text of this article through the library website. What should I do?"

The Boston Public Library provides many valuable resources to the residents and students of Massachusetts. Be sure to sign up for an eCard in order to access many of their databases from home. In addition to the main branch at Copley Square, there is the Kirstein Business Library as well as many neighborhood branches.

A question that we're often asked is: Can I look at this at Harvard?

The answer is: maybe. And of course, borrowing privileges are mostly limited to those at Harvard. There are many libraries at Harvard University and each one has a different policy for visitors. Some will allow access to outside researchers with a valid ID (such as the ID from another university), some require a fee, and some do not allow outside researchers at all. Before you go, please check the access policy of the library you wish to visit using this list of all of the Harvard libraries' and opening hours.