Circulation
The Research Library provides a large collection of print and electronic books, journals, reports, conference proceedings and many audio/visual materials.
Research Library items are available for check out to LANL employees and retirees only.
Start your search in the Library Catalog via Primo.
NOTE: There is a 50 item limit per customer.
Loan Periods
Books |
28 days |
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10 days if on hold for another patron |
Reports |
28 days for print copies |
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7 days for microfiche |
Borrowing Materials from other Libraries
To request an item from another institution, use Interlibrary Loans (ILL).
Requesting Materials
Using the Request Form
By Phone: 505-667-5809
Interlibrary Loan items are not sent via interoffice mail, they must be picked up from the Research Library.
Lost / Damaged / Missing Items
Replacement of Research Library items that are lost, damaged beyond repair, or stolen is the responsibility of the patron. Charge codes will be requested by Library staff and used to replace the item with an exact copy or a relevant item of equal or lesser value.
Retiree Borrowing Program
The Research Library offers a program to Laboratory retirees allowing them to have limited access to library materials. For more information, see the Retiree Borrowing Program page.