Interlibrary Loan

ILL requests are placed free of charge.  Please note that cost for damaged or lost items may apply.

A wide range of materials is available, including books, articles, DVDs,  music and more.

View the full list of formats.

Although individual lending libraries may have policies that restrict the loan of certain items, we will do our best to obtain the items you request.

You may submit a request online using the ILL Request Form for each item you'd like to borrow.

This depends on the type of format being requested.

Digital items typically arrive within a couple days.

Physical items that are shipped to the library may take up to ten days.  Delivery time is dependent on the location of the lending library, mail service used, and type of item requested.

You will receive an email or chat message as indicated on your completed ILL request form.

Physical ILL items will be available at the Circulation Desk in Perkins Library.

Digital requests will be sent to your campus email.

Return borrowed ILL items to Perkins Library anytime using the red drop box located just outside the main doors.  You may also use the drop box located at the circulation desk during open hours.

Due dates are determined by the lending library, although most lenders allow three to four weeks.

Renewals occur at the discretion of the lending library.  Renewal requests must be received before the due date via chat, email, phone, or in-person.

ILL is a courtesy extended from one library to another. We ask our patrons to respond in kind by searching Perkins Library resources first, respecting the lending library’s rules, making prompt use of the material, and returning the materials on time.  Misuse of ILL jeopardizes the college’s borrowing privileges.

Borrowers are responsible for the return of ILL materials to Perkins Library by the lender’s due date.  Borrowers will be assessed any fees or replacement costs by the lending library for materials that are late, damaged, or lost.