Ordering Articles Using the Reprints Desk

In situations where an article needs to be purchased, the reprints desk can be used in lieu of another ordering service.  Reprints desk can also be used to purchase items that we would otherwise need to order through Get It Now.

  1. To access the Reprints Desk, open the request for the article that needs to be ordered.
  2. Click on the “Reprints Desk” ribbon.
  3. Click “Retrieve Order Estimate” to get a quote on the price of the article.
  4. Use your professional judgement to determine if you will purchase the article.
  5. Click “Create Order” to create an order form.
  6. Click the submit button to send the order.
  7. In the request, make sure to:
    1. Clear the lenders string and replace it with “REPRINTS”
    2. Change the System ID to “OTH”
    3. Check the “Copyright Already Paid?” box
    4. Set the Max Cost to the price you were given in the quote
  8. Route the request to “Request Sent.”