Use interlibrary loan to request books, journal articles, and other materials that we do not own. Law students, faculty, and staff may use ILL even if the material is not law-related.
Requests are processed within 1 business day of receiving them, except on weekends and holidays. Once processed, the library depends on the lending libraries to fill the requests and the US Post Office to deliver the material.
Articles and other copies:
Books:
The library can usually obtain materials at no charge. If a lending library charges for interlibrary loan, the library will absorb the cost up to $20.
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse a copy request if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the request would violate copyright law.
Due dates on interlibrary loan books are set by the lending libraries, and loan periods may be shorter than our library loans. We must return materials on time and in good condition to ensure continued borrowing privileges. Use ILL books immediately upon receipt, copy what you need, and return them. They should not become overdue.
If you need to keep a book beyond its due date, request a renewal at least 4 days prior.
Return ILL materials to Kim Hocking or the cart outside her office.
Most libraries do not loan the following types of material:
It is difficult, if not impossible, for the library to obtain the following through interlibrary loan: