The "Location" menu can save you time when searching SUNLINK.

Timing is everything, whether you are a student, teacher, or media specialist. The need to acquire resources in a timely manner is critical. SUNLINK's "Location" menu will allow you to zero in on those resources that are in the closest proximity to you. The "Location" menu will help ensure more efficient interlibrary loan transactions.

Recommended SUNLINK Search Strategy utilizing the "Location" menu:

From the SUNLINK home page (www.sunlink.ucf.edu) click on the "Begin Your Search" button. From the Florida map pages, click on your region and then on your district. Enter your search term(s) in the appropriate field(s).

At the SUNLINK search screen, click on the "Location" menu, and select your local school's name code from the list. For example: Clarcona ES.

If you are unsuccessful in locating the desired item(s) at the local school level, then click on the "Location" menu and select your district's name. For example: Orange.

If you are unsuccessful in locating the desired item(s) at the district level, then click on the "Location" menu and select the Region that searches the surrounding counties. For example: Region 3.

If you are unsuccessful in locating the desired item(s) in your region, then click on the "Location" menu and select (all) to search the entire state.

To identify which schools own the item(s) you desire, scroll down to the "Location" field at the bottom of each SUNLINK record. (Note: Schools that have a yellow envelope next to their name identifies them as an email interlibrary loan school.) Consult the SUNLINK school directory (hard copy or online version) to find school related information such as address, phone and fax numbers.

SUNLINK Interlibrary Loan Resources: Read the online SUNLINK ILL tutorial.

Download and print your own copy of the "Interlibrary Loans and SUNLINK" informational bookmark from the PDFs to Download web page.