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Mail on Demand

Mail package, presumably containing a book

The Mail on Demand service allows users to request free home delivery of items from the Omni catalogue. Items can be requested from the Omni catalogue by selecting 'Mail on Demand' as the pickup location. When the item is ready for shipping we will send an email to confirm your address, and ship the item the with a prepaid return label. Using the supplied packaging and label, users may return items by dropping them at a Canada Post office or a convenient mailbox.

Overview

Feedback on the Mail on Demand service

Overview of the Mail on Demand Service

  • Laurier faculty, students, and staff can request items from the following circulating collections:
    • 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

Who can use the Mail on Demand service?

  • Currently, the 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

  1. Find and request your item through Omni (see Requesting Items below)
  2. When the library is ready to mail your item, you’ll receive an email requesting a mailing address
  3. The Library will mail your item once we receive your address
  4. The mailed package will include a prepaid return label so you can return the item to us for free

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

Waterloo

  • Books
  • DVDs / CDs
  • Film Studies DVDs (for Faculty)
  • Select government publications
  • Select Music ensemble collection items

Kitchener

  • Books
  • DVDs

Brantford

  • Books

Annex

  • Books

The following non-circulating / short-term circulating collections are not available as part of the Mail on Demand service:

Campus

Unavailable

Waterloo

  • Archival and special collections
  • Course readings (reserves)
  • Educational kits
  • Periodicals, journals, newspapers
  • Select government publications
  • Microfilm/microfiche
  • Reference collection

Kitchener

  • Course readings (reserves)
  • Periodicals, journals

Brantford

  • Course readings (reserves)
  • Library game collection (DLLC)

Affiliated Colleges

  • Indigenous Student Centre
  • Brantford Indigenous Student Centre
  • Centre for Military, Strategic & Disarmament Studies
Requesting Items

How to Request Items through Mail on Demand

  1. Place your request through Omni
    • See the Overview tab for information about which collections the service covers
  2. Locate the item in Omni
  3. Sign in using your Laurier single sign on (SSO) credentials
  4. You will find the request option:

Image is the part of Omni for requesting Mail on Demand. A long description for the graphic is assumed not needed for print books. If this is an incorrect assumption, please email mweiler@wlu.ca

  1. Select Mail on Demand under as a pickup location

Long description assumed not needed for print books

  1. If desired, add a Not Needed After Date or Comment
  2. Submit the request
  3. A confirmation message will be displayed
  4. 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
  5. Once your package arrives, keep the return label and the original packaging for reuse
  6. 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

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?

  • Due to required COVID-19-based procedures, we cannot provide an estimate on delivery times
  • We'll mail your item as soon as possible following receipt of 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

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