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Interlibrary loan service is available only for Ursinus College students,
faculty, and staff.
The length of time it takes
to fulfill requests varies greatly depending on the library supplying us
with the material. The best strategy is to submit requests as early as
possible.
Upon notification, materials should be picked up promptly at the Circulation
Desk, and
books must be returned there on or before the due date.
You may submit your requests electronically using the online forms on the
left. You may also submit your forms at the Reference Desk on the main floor of Myrin.
The official InterLibrary Loan Policy is available
here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get books or photocopies
through ILL?
How can I get the fastest service possible?
What is an ISSN?!
Is there a limit as to the number of articles I
can request?
How will I be notified when my book or photocopy comes in?
Do I have to return
photocopies I get in through ILL?
Can all books be renewed?
How do I renew a book?
Can I borrow textbooks?
Can I loan my ILL book to someone else?
What is the fine
for overdue ILL books?
What happens if I deface or lose an ILL
book?
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How long does it take to get books or photocopies
through ILL?
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The Myrin Library has borrowing relationships with many libraries around the
country. The length of time that it takes for your requested
material to arrive depends on the location of the library that owns it. Sometimes materials arrive in
a matter of a day or two; sometimes within a week or two. The
ILL Dept. does its best to determine a lender who will be fast
and reliable.
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How can I get the fastest service possible?
- Always check the
library catalog to see if we own the journal or book. If the
ISSN is available, please provide it on the ILL journal
form.
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- What is an ISSN?!
- ISSN stands for International Standard Serial
Number and has the following format:
1234-5678. This means that there are always four numbers,
followed by a dash and four more numbers. Every journal has its
own ISSN.
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- Is there a limit as to the number of articles I
can request?
- If you are putting in many article requests for an
assignment, please prioritize! When putting in several requests
from one periodical title, copyright restriction may apply.
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- How will I be notified when my book or
photocopy comes in?
- You will be e-mailed when your material arrives. Please pick
it up at the Circulation
Desk..
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Do I have to return
photocopies I get in through ILL?
- No, they are yours to keep.
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Can all books be renewed?
- No, it depends on the policy
of the lending library. Some give longer loan
periods and then do not give renewals.
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- How do I renew a book?
- E-mail detienne@ursinus.edu with the ILL number found on your bookmark. You will receive an
e-mail
back either with the new due date or a message of refusal. It is
not necessary to bring the book into the library to renew it!
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Can I borrow textbooks?
- No, this is against the
Interlibrary Loan Code.
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- Can I loan my ILL book to someone else?
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NO, as you are the
one who will be held responsible for returning it on time and in
good condition.
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- What is the fine
for overdue ILL books?
- The fine is $1.00 per day. However, if
you have asked for a renewal before the due date you will not
have to pay a fine even if the renewal request is refused.
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- What happens if I deface or lose an ILL
book?
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A bill will be sent from the lending library, which
will include the price of the book, plus a processing fee.
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