Mail on Demand
The Mail on Demand service allows users to request free home delivery of items from the Omni catalogue.
Overview
Overview of the Mail on Demand Service
- Laurier faculty, students, and staff can request physical items be mailed to them from the following locations;
- Laurier libraries at Waterloo, Kitchener, and Brantford campuses
- The Annex
- Libraries at the University of Guelph, the University of Waterloo, and other Ontario universities participating in Omni
- You can place your requests in Omni (see Requesting Items below for instructions)
- You can borrow items for 120 days with unlimited renewals
- The Library will mail items to any Canadian address
- The Library will provide you with a prepaid mailing label so you can return the books to the library by mail for free
- You can return the items by dropping it off in a Canada Post mailbox or return them to any Omni library
Who can use the Mail on Demand service?
- This service is only available for Laurier students, faculty, and staff
- It's not available to Alumni, Community Borrowers, or other users
What Items can be Mailed through Mail on Demand
- The Laurier Library will mail most circulating materials from:
- Laurier Library locations at Waterloo, Kitchener (Faculty of Social Work), Brantford, and Annex
- University of Guelph and University of Waterloo
- Other Ontario universities participating in Omni
- See the Frequently Asked Questions tab for more information on which collections the service covers.
How Mail on Demand Works
- Find and request your item through Omni (see Requesting Items below)
- When the library is ready to mail your item, you’ll receive an email requesting a mailing address
- The Library will mail your item once we receive your address
- The mailed package will include a prepaid return label so you can return the item to us for free. Save the packaging to reuse when you return the item by mail.
- When you're ready to return, place the borrowed item(s) in the supplied packaging, label with supplied label, and return items by dropping them at a Canada Post office or a convenient mailbox.
Available and Unavailable Laurier Library Collections
The following Laurier Library collections are available to eligible Laurier users through the Mail on Demand service:
Campus | Available Collection |
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Waterloo |
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Kitchener |
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Brantford |
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Annex |
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The following non-circulating / short-term circulating collections are not available as part of the Mail on Demand service:
Campus | Unavailable |
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Waterloo |
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Kitchener |
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Brantford |
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Affiliated Colleges |
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Requesting Items
How to Request Items through Mail on Demand
- Go to the library's homepage
- Search for your item in Omni
- See the Overview tab for information about which collections the service covers
- Sign in using your Laurier single sign on (SSO) credentials
- You will find the request option and you will click "Borrow from Laurier Library"
- Select Mail on Demand under as a pickup location
- If desired, add a Not Needed After Date or Comment
- Submit the request
- A confirmation message will be displayed
- When the Library is ready to mail your item, we will email you for your address and mail you the item with a prepaid return label
- Once your package arrives, keep the return label and the original packaging for reuse
- Return your items by dropping the package off at a Canada Post mailbox or postal office
Accessibility
- If you have accessibility questions or issues related to Mail on Demand, please contact the library service desk
- You can reach us at libraryhelp@wlu.ca or chat with us using the online Ask Us chat box during operating hours
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I give feedback on Mail on Demand
- Let us know what you like or what don't like with the Mail on Demand service?
2. Is there a limit to where the Library will mail items?
- Mail on Demand delivers to any Canadian address
3. How long will my item take to arrive?
- We'll mail your item as soon as possible following receipt of your mailing address
- You can expect your item typically within 5-7 days once we have confirmed your mailing address
4. Do I have to pay for return shipping?
- No. Return mailing costs will be covered by the Library
5. How do I return an item?
- You will receive a prepaid mailing label to return the item to the Laurier Library
- Save the packaging that came with your item
- Attach the return label and drop the package off at a Canada Post mailbox
- You can also return the item to any Omni school if you have misplaced the packaging or return shipping label
6. Can I return other items on loan using the Mail on Demand service package?
- No. Costs for items requested through Mail on Demand are calculated at the time of mailing and only these items can be returned using the original packaging and return label
- If you have other items you'd like to return to the Laurier Library please contact libraryhelp@wlu.ca for assistance
7. How can the Library adjust the Mail on Demand service if you have a disability?
- If you have a disability and require some adjustment to this service, contact library staff
- If you require a library book in an alternate format, email the library’s accessibility staff to discuss your needs and options