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Library DIY

The library does not have the item I need.

If you are looking for a book, journal article, or other item that the MSVU library does not have, you can request it using Document Delivery. Before making your request, search for the item by title in Novanet. If the item doesn't appear in the first page of results, we probably don't have it.

️ IMPORTANT SERVICE CHANGE

As of December 19, 2025, MSVU will end its use of the Relais ILL management service.

Students, employees, and other library patrons may continue to request interlibrary loans and document delivery via Novanet.

Please contact docdel@msvu.ca to request assistance or additional information.

Request a specific item through Novanet Document Delivery»

  • Log in using your MSVU e-mail credentials. 
  • MSVU e-mail credentials cannot be changed by Library staff. If these credentials are not working, please contact the IT&S Helpdesk via helpdesk@msvu.ca or call 902-457-6538 

Request a specific item through Relais Document Delivery»

  • Log in using the 14-digit barcode on your Mount ID card.
  • Your password is your surname, exactly how it appears in your library account. Spaces and hyphens should be included, but not accents or other diacritics. 
  • If your barcode or password is not working, please email library@msvu.ca or call 902-457-6250 during open hours for assistance.

Borrowing From Other Libraries

If you find a book or other item in our catalogue from another library, you need to log in to your Novanet account in order to place a hold. After you've logged in, there will be a link in the item record that says 'Place a hold'.

  • Renew your loans
  • Check the status of holds
  • View fines and blocks

Once logged in, choose the "My Library Account" tab.

Log in using your MSVU e-mail credentials. 

MSVU e-mail credentials cannot be changed by Library staff. If these credentials are not working, please contact the IT&S Helpdesk via helpdesk@msvu.ca or call 902-457-6538