ATTENTION:

Our Website has moved to: https://materialsource.store.link/

MATERIAL CATALOG

Find all the products we carry across campus HERE
You can navigate the catalog by selecting a store location or searching the name of the product you are looking for.
PLEASE NOTE: We have recently changed to a new online catalog. If you prefer to access the old one for now, you can do so here. Please keep in mind that this old catalog will no longer be updated. If you have any questions or concerns about our new catalog, please reach out to us at saicmaterials@saic.edu.

REQUEST FORMS

DEPARTMENTAL FUND MATERIAL REQUEST FORM (JOURNAL TRANSFER REQUEST FORM)

This form is only for the use of department funds to make material purchases. You may not use this form if you are using personal funds. In other words, this form is for the request of payment for materials from SAIC Material Source without the use of an ARTICard but instead using direct funds from a department within the School or the Museum.

Use this form if you are:

Have approval from the department that is funding this transaction to use these funds.
Unable to purchase products directly with an ARTICard from Material Source centers.
Requesting that SAIC Material Source transfer funds to you on your behalf.
Agreeing to policies listed before submission.

DO NOT USE THIS FORM IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT FUNDS.

All required information is used by Material Source to submit your request to SAIC’s Fiscal Office.

Requests must be filled out at least seven days before materials are needed. We cannot accommodate same-day requests.

NEW MATERIAL REQUEST FORM

Use this form to request a *NEW* product for sale at SAIC Material Source.

Before you begin:

Please check the current Material Source Catalog for identical or similar products before submitting.
Timelines for review and implementation will vary and will be established upon review of the request. New products will only be added to inventory at the beginning of a semester and stock dates are always subject to vendor turnaround times.
Considerations when evaluation requests: expected use, safety concerns, space availability, cost-effectiveness, delivery/receiving requirements, and packaging needs

Requested products must fall into one or more of the following categories:

Are not available or difficult to transport within the Chicago Loop
Support curricular needs.
Are directly related to the functionality, use, or safe operation of another product*.
One product per request form. If you are interested in a class “kit” of various materials please email saicmaterials@saic.edu to discuss the best way to submit your request.
Are specific to equipment available on campus.
Support a change in curriculum, equipment, or safety standards.
Be approved for safe use within SAIC buildings and facilities.