Using Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that enables patrons affiliated with Loyola University and Notre Dame of Maryland University to request materials not owned by the Loyola/Notre Dame Library.

Contact the Interlibrary Loan department at 410-617-6826 or interlib@loyola.edu with any questions.

1. What types of materials can I request via Interlibrary Loan?

• articles, book chapters, and books
• Contact the Interlibrary Loan department at 410-617-6826 or interlib@loyola.edu if you need a special item, such as microfilm

2. How will the items I request be delivered to me?

• Articles and book chapters are delivered as PDFs to your Interlibrary Loan account
• Books are delivered to the library for pickup.
• You will be notified via e-mail when items are available in your account or at the library

3. How long does it take for an item to be delivered?

• 24 hours or less for articles and book chapters
• 1-2 weeks for books

4. Does Interlibrary Loan cost money?

• No!

6. How long can I borrow or renew an Interlibrary Loan item?

• Loan periods and renewals vary according to the lending libraries.
• Contact the Interlibrary Loan department at 410-617-6826 or interlib@loyola.edu with questions about lending periods.

7. If the item I need is checked out from LNDL or other USMAI libraries, can I request it through Interlibrary Loan?

• Yes!

8. Who should I contact with questions about my account or requests?

• The Interlibrary Loan department at 410-617-6826 or interlib@loyola.edu.