Las Positas College Library offers Rapid ILL, a free interlibrary loan (ILL) service that allows students, faculty, and staff to request digital articles from partner institutions.
How to Request Articles via Rapid ILL in OneSearch
- Log in to My Library Account using your MyPortal account.
- Search OneSearch for the topic or article you need.
- Click on "Rapid Request: Get it for me from other libraries."
- Note: if you see other access options, then that means we have that item available! Follow the links to access.
- Click on "Place a Request," ensure the location is set to Las Positas College Library, and click "Send Request."
- The article will be digitally delivered to your library account and emailed.
- Note: The download link is time-sensitive, so be sure to access it before it expires!
Important Notes
🚫 Books & physical items cannot be requested through Rapid ILL.
🔗 For physical books, check your local public library for LINK+ services.
❌ We do not currently support ILL with Chabot College at this time.
This service is completely free for our campus community and provides fast access to academic resources beyond LPC's collections.