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For print books or journal articles not included in Syracuse University Libraries' collection, you may request the item via Interlibrary Loan (ILL) at no cost. As distance learning students, you can request print books to be shipped to you at no cost if you live 30 miles or more from campus, also through Interlibrary Loan. In the Notes field of your request, indicate that you are a distance learning student. Return shipping is also at no cost.
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