Q. How does the Book Lending Program (BLP) work?

Prepare

1. APPLY/REAPPLY to the program every academic year. Undergraduates with financial need are eligible to apply/reapply (use your Redlands login credentials) noting if recent events have changed your financial situation. 
2. WAIT & CHECK your @redlands.edu email account for a decision from Student Affairs. Some decisions are automated and quick; others require a closer look and may take a few days.
3. GATHER your course information from Navigate or Self-Service.
4. SEARCH the University bookstore website by entering your course information.
5. GENERATE A LIST of all course material that can be re-used by others (e.g., NOT consumable items like access codes, workbooks, or lab manuals).
6. CHECK your library account after getting BLP approval from Student Affairs by visiting this library record.
7. LOG INTO your library account using your Redlands login credentials. Those ineligible to submit a request will see an alert. Otherwise, you're now authorized to submit BLP hold requests. 

Search & Request

• SEARCH the library website for (non-consumable) course material using the book's title and author.
• If a copy is available, SUBMIT a hold request and WAIT for an email notification to PICK UP item from the library within three (3) days.
• If a copy is unavailable, VISIT the library to receive a voucher to TAKE to the University bookstore which will determine whether it can be redeemed per Student Affairs policy.