How to place a request

Step 1: Login to iDiscover

• Current staff and students of the University of Cambridge should use RAVEN 

• Other users should login with their barcode (NHS, CTF, ICE)

Step 2: Search for your item

• Type in the title of the item you would like in the search bar

• Set your iDiscover search bar to 'Search Everything' and press enter

• Under 'Refine my Results' select ' Expand beyond library collections'

Step 3: Finding the request function 

• Choose the item you require from the list of records

• Scroll down the record to the 'Get it' Section

• Click on 'Request a Digital Copy' to place your request

Step 4: Placing a request

• Check that all of the fields within the request form are complete

• If there is a mandatory field you are unsure of, enter 'N/A' into the field. Please note, this will reduce your chances of a successful request.

• Make sure you read and understand the Copyright Declaration before placing a request

• Submit your request

• If successful, under 'Get it' section it will say: 'Request Placed'