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Meeting the demands Speaking of their books Libraries introduce new delivery service by Abby Clark The University Library website was the first place Alaxzandria Fonzi looked when she needed journal articles for an anthropology class assignment this fall. The Bay City sophomore immediately learned how a new Documents on Demand library service made it simple and convenient to gather her research materials. The Documents on Demand department launched its Scans on Demand this academic year. Through this new service, any article or book chapter from CMU's extensive collection can be scanned and sent as a PDF directly to the library user's email. "It was so easy to place an order for the articles I needed," Fonzi says. "They were sent right to my laptop!" With 33 miles of retractable shelving, Charles V. Park Library has access to hundreds of thousands of books and print and electronic journals. But when the document a student needs isn't readily available, especially in a residence hall room or apartment when the item is in print form, the material can quickly be delivered through its Documents on Demand services. Fonzi's experience with Scans on Demand exemplifies the main goal of the new service: convenience. "Instead of the student taking the time to come to the library to photocopy or scan the item, we do it for them," says Susan Powers, Documents on Demand coordinator. "We then can easily deliver the item electronically to their On Demand account." Most requests are fulfilled within 24-48 hours during business days. This service adds a new level of convenience for CMU students, faculty and staff. Documents on Demand options I n te r lib r ar y Lo an "The volume I co-edited was the culmination of more than three years of collaboration with my co-editor and the contributors to the volume. It was a pleasure being recognized at the CMU event with other authors and editors throughout the university." Sarah Surface-Evans (top left) Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work "Writing to me is almost like a hobby. I recently found my work cited in another academic textbook. It's really rewarding to have people recognize the work I do." Mark Minelli (top right) Community Health "It's a real exciting moment to have my book included in this event. And the interesting thing is that I'm listed as co-author of the book – I'm the co-author with Aesop." Edward Clayton (bottom) Political Science • Request articles, books and more from around the globe • For on-campus users, materials can be picked up in Park Library 212 or delivered electronically directly to the patron's desktop. • Off-campus users can have items delivered right to their homes M eLCat • Request books, audiobooks, music, movies and more from more than 400 academic and public libraries in Michigan • For on-campus users, materials can be picked up in Park Library 212 or delivered electronically directly to the patron's desktop. • Off-campus users can have items delivered right to their homes S c a n s o n D e man d • New service this fall • Request PDFs of articles or book chapters from CMU's collections • On- and off-campus users can have PDFs emailed straight to their computers via their Documents On Demand accounts 9