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Interlibrary Loan
The Library can obtain materials it does not own by requesting them from other libraries through nationally recognized interlibrary loan (ILL) procedures. The lending library will determine the form of the loan (photocopy, microfilm, or the original), the length of the loan period, and may impose additional restrictions on its use. Journal articles are usually provided in photocopy format and books are loaned in their entirety. Entire journal issues or volumes usually cannot be obtained. The copyright law imposes restrictions on some interlibrary loan activities; if your request presents a problem, you will be notified.
The following types of information will be needed to fulfill a request:
- Journal articles
-author and title of article; journal title, volume, page and date, and the UI number if from a Medline search.
- Books
-author or editor, title of book, publisher, year, place of publication; author, title and pages of chapter (if that is all that is requested)
- Audiovisual Materials
- author and title of work, year, distributor or producer.
Most journal article requests are filled within seven days. Book requests usually take 1-2 weeks. If material is needed in less time, RUSH service is available- charges will vary.
To request an ILL:
You can use your Medline search, with items you wish to order clearly marked. Put your name and telephone number on top, and indicate the extent of the charges you are willing to incur; if you need it RUSH, and if you will accept material only in English or in any other language.
You will be notified when your material has arrived. In most cases, renewals are not possible. If a renewal is necessary, it must be requested several days in advance of the due date.
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