Bulk Ordering with Document Delivery

Bulk ordering in ReadCube lets you request multiple journal articles at once instead of ordering them one at a time. Whether you’re working from a saved reference list, search results, or a pasted list of DOIs, you can submit dozens of articles in a single workflow and have them delivered to your library to read, annotate, and review.

FAQs

Will using bulk ordering cause me to pay for content I already have access to (from libraries, OA, subscriptions)?

It will not – our system goes through a Fulfillment Process Order:

1. The system checks each article in the batch in the following order:
   1. Check DocDel Library
   2. Attempt Open Access fulfillment.
   3. Attempt subscription fulfillment.
   4. Flag articles not fulfilled via OA or subscription for purchase.

How to Bulk Order Articles

1. Select the articles in your library
2. Select “Find & Access PDF” 
3. ReadCube checks each article against your library, Open Access, and subscriptions, then flags which are available for purchase
4. Select “Review Purchases” to request fulfillment of the remaining articles
5. How to order from references that exist in my library:

A.

1. Multi-select articles in your library
2. Right click and select “Find & Access PDF”

B.

1. Multi-select in your library
2. Select the three vertical lines in the bottom bulk menu.
3. Select “Find and Access PDF”

How to order from a pasted list of identifiers

1. Top right corner [+] symbol, click that and select “From List of Identifiers”

1. Ensure “Find and Access PDF” is toggled on. 
2. Enter/paste the DOIs of articles from your list. 

How can I check the status of requests that were submitted for bulk delivery?

1. Select your initials in the bottom left corner and select “My Account”. 
2. Toggle to “Document Delivery” to view the status of all requests. 

Can I request a single article with the bulk ordering tool?

Yes. It’s the same process as above. Select your articles and “Find and Access PDF”. 

Is there a maximum number of articles I can bulk order? 

You can purchase up to 50 articles at a time. 

How will I know how many articles were fulfilled by OA vs. subscription vs. require purchase?

This information will be presented to you before final checkout.

Can I review and remove items from the cart before checkout?
Yes. Review all items before you select “Purchase PDFs”. 

Where is the “Locate PDF” button?

“Locate PDF” has been replaced by “Find & Access PDF” in the action menus. The new action works the same way for free fulfillment. ReadCube will always attempt to access content through free routes first (your library, Open Access, and subscriptions) before moving on to paid options like tokens or document delivery.

Do Document Delivery approval settings apply to bulk orders?

Yes. Bulk ordering follows the same approval settings as Document Delivery, including approval caps and designated approvers. For example, if purchases over $30 require approval, articles over that amount will still be routed for approval during the bulk ordering process.