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Copley Library Interlibrary Loan: INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL) REQUESTS

This guide provides instructions for requesting resources from other libraries through Copley Library's interlibrary loan service. For direct assistance, email clill@sandiego.edu.

REQUESTING INTERLIBRARY LOAN

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Requests - Fastest Method

Use the new library catalog to see a range of items (books, articles, chapters, etc.) that you can borrow from other libraries.

ILL Request through Library Catalog

See the instructions below to get started.

FASTEST METHOD TO PLACE YOUR INTERLIBRARY LOAN REQUESTS

Place an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Request through the Library Catalog

1.  To use the new library catalog to borrow books, articles, chapters, etc. from other libraries:

  • Enter your search in the catalog. 
  • You will see a box that encourages you to Expand your Search (see image below). 
  • By expanding your results, you will have access to titles available from resource sharing partners nationwide directly within the catalog. 

 

2.  If you find a title of interest, you can select to Get It For Me From Other Libraries:

 

3.  Sign in to your library account at the prompt and then you will see your options for requesting the title. Select your preferred option:

4.  Watch a video tutorial of these steps!

Still Didn't Find What You Need?

If you don't find the resource you need even after expanding your search results, you will see an option under your search box to send a request through a blank request form.

ALTERNATIVE TO LIBRARY CATALOG REQUESTS

Access the Blank ILL Request Form

As an alternative that may have a longer turnaround time, you can fill out your request starting with a blank Interlibrary Loan request form.

ILL Blank Request Form

 

(USD faculty, staff, and students only.)

Need Additional Help?

Need additional help with the interlibrary loan process? 

Email clill@sandiego.edu

or reach out through our Ask Us chat button on the bottom of this page.