Interlibrary Loan service (ILL) enables students and staff to borrow from another library materials that are not available from Geisler Library.
No fee is charged for Interlibrary Loan, but there is a cost to the College, so please evaluate your needs carefully and check the Library Catalog first to see if our Library owns the material.
Some of our databases and indexes, such as the EBSCOHost and FirstSearch databases, allow you to submit an online form to request an ILL. When you have found an article you want that the library does not own, click on the ILL button and fill out the form with your name, mailbox number, etc. The form will automatically send the citation for the article to The InterLibrary Loan Librarian.
For items that do not allow an online request, you can use the forms below to submit requests online:
Book Request
Periodical Article Request
Or, just ask for a paper copy of the request form at the library Circulation or Reference Desks. Please fill out forms as completely as possible to ensure prompt delivery, and return to the Reference Librarian.
There is no limit on the number of requests per person, but please prioritize your requests in order of their importance to your research. Requests are processed as soon as possible. During times of heavy demand for interlibrary loan service, Library staff may temporarily limit the number of requests accepted from each person.
Books, microforms and articles requested on Interlibrary Loan usually arrive within 1-2 weeks, but may take longer during the "busy" part of the semester. It is wise to get an early start to get an early start on your research and request ILL's as soon as possible.
Photocopies of periodical articles will be sent to you through Campus Mail, and need not be returned.
You will be notified when when books or microforms arrive and must pick them up at the Library Circulation Desk. The loan period for books borrowed through Interlibrary Loan is set by the lending library. The due date is posted inside the front cover. Persons wishing to renew an Interlibrary Loan item should contact Jane Friedman via e-mail friedmanj@central.edu or phone (628-5193) or inquire at the Library Information Desk before the item is due.
Questions? Please ask at the Library Information Desk or email friedmanj@central.edu.
Library FAX: 641-628-5327
ARIEL: 192.149.231.63
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Revised: August 03, 2007. LS