Service Level Turnaround Time* Fee
Regular Copy 1-2 working days if in HSLS collections,
3-7 working days if requested from other libraries.
$5.00
Rush Copy 1 working day - usually within 6-24 hours of request. $15.00
Priority Copy 1-2 hours - available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
CALL 412-648-2037 after placing request to ensure priority service
$25.00
Books 1-5 working days if in HSLS collections,
3-7 working days if in other Pitt libraries,
5-12 working days if requested from other libraries.
No charge for books in Pitt libraries.
$5.00 for books not in Pitt libraries.
Additional shipping fees may apply.**
Copies or Books from HSLS Storage 1-3 working days for copies,
3-5 working days for books.
No Charge

*  These are typical turnaround times. Please note that we can not guarantee a timeframe as some requests may take longer depending on the availability of the requested material and the lending library.

**  There is no shipping fee to pick a book up at one of the HSLS libraries. If you prefer to have a book shipped, the following shipping fee applies:

  • UPS Ground Delivery: $6.00 shipping fee

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