MOBIUS is a large consortium of academic libraries in Missouri and surrounding states, plus several large public libraries. MOBIUS libraries share books with other member libraries for free. So if a book you want is at the UMSL Library, they’ll send it to us free of charge for you to borrow!
So, is MOBIUS the same thing as Interlibrary Loan?
Yes and no. MOBIUS is a type of Interlibrary Loan. MOBIUS is your quick and easy option for borrowing print books not available in our Library. True Interlibrary Loan is only for when you can't find a book in MOBIUS.
Place your own requests
Books arrive in 2-3 business days
Books are held at the Library Services Desk for 7 days.
After 7 days, your hold will be canceled and books not picked up will be sent back to the owning library.
Check out length = 4 weeks
2 renewals are possible as long as no one requests the book.
On the Library page, select Library Catalog/Books from the search options.
Enter the book title or keywords into the search box and click search
If the book is not at UHSP, click the Search MOBIUS button at the top of the page. 
On the next page, you will see a results list with items that match your search. Limit your results using the Refine by options on the left-hand side of the screen. You can also edit your search terms or enter new search terms if needed.
Click on an item title to view information about that item; specifically:
Locations: which libraries in MOBIUS own the item
Status: availability of the item
Do not click on the Request It button just yet! Click on the book title and scroll down the page to check the location and status of the item.
This way you can see if there is a copy of the book available or find out the only copy is missing or very overdue.
Scroll back to the top of the page and click the Request It button.
A pop-up box will open in a new window, where you can complete your request.
From the dropdown menu, select MOBIUS-University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy and click Submit.
On the next screen enter the following information:
Your Name (as it is on your school ID)
College ID + College Code (COP)
Students: your College ID is your student number + our college code is COP (ex: 12333COP)
Faculty & Staff: If you do not know your library account number, email Library@uhsp.edu.
Click Submit.
If your request was successful, a new page will open saying your request was successful.
If your request was not successful, a new page will open stating "Sorry, no copies available for requests".
If your request is successful, you will get an email when your book is ready to be picked up at the Library Services Desk.
On the Libray page select Library Catalog/Books from the search options and click Search.
On the new page, click the My Library Account link in the purple bar at the top of the screen.
Log into your library account using your name and college ID# plus the suffix COP.
You should see a screen listing your requested items. Under the Status heading, you might see...
MOBIUS Request: Your request has been placed, but no library has been able to send us the book yet.
In Transit: Your book is on its way and should be here in a few days.
On Hold Shelf/Ready for Pickup: Your book is ready for pickup.
Books usually arrive at the library in two to three business days. If your book has not arrived after one week, email Library@uhsp.edu
On the Libray page, select Library Catalog/Books from the search options and click Search.
On the new page, click the My Library Account link in the purple bar at the top of the screen.
Log into your library account using your name and college ID# plus the suffix COP.
Click the link with the red flag icon and # request (hold).
Check the box next to the item(s) you want to cancel, then click Cancel All or Cancel Selected Item.
A new page will open, stating "The following hold(s) will be canceled or updated, would you like to proceed?" Click YES to cancel the hold.
Email Library@uhsp.edu
On the Libray page, select Library Catalog/Books button and click Search.
On the new page, click the My Library Account link in the purple bar at the top of the screen.
Log into your library account using your name and college ID# plus the suffix COP.
Check the box next to the item you want to renew, then click either Renew All or Renew Marked.
Congratulations! Your item should be renewed for another 4 weeks.
Email Library@uhsp.edu