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MOBIUS / Interlibrary Loan

MOBIUS facilitates borrowing/lending between libraries in Missouri and surrounding areas. Interlibrary Loan facilitates borrowing/lending between libraries in and outside the U.S.

Borrowing Books through MOBIUS

If you're looking to borrow books that cannot be found in the University of Missouri system, MOBIUS is the first place to check.

MOBIUS is a collaborative partnership of 80+ libraries in Missouri and other midwestern states. It provides access to over 29 million items and uses a courier service to deliver items directly to TJ Library. MOBIUS libraries include the following:

  • University libraries such as Lindenwood, Harris-Stowe, Missouri State, Saint Louis University, and Washington University
  • Special libraries such as Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Art Museum, and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
  • Public libraries such as St. Louis County Library and St. Charles City-County Library

MOBIUS OpenRS Catalog

  • Search for books in the MOBIUS catalog
  • Request items by selecting your institution and the logging in with your UMSL SSO