ILL Lending

Interlibrary Loan Lending Information

This service is offered to other libraries. Requests for items are only accepted via OCLC/ILLiad, ALA form, or via email. Penfield Library follows the most current approved ALA Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States, as well as copyright laws and CONTU guidelines. Rush requests are accommodated as time and staffing permit.

Member Of:

• IDS
• ELD
• LVIS

Material Availability for ILL Lending

All circulating materials are available for lending EXCEPT for those listed below:

• Technology (laptops, iPads, cameras, etc.)
• Course reserves
• Reference collection materials
• Print periodicals
• Materials from Archives & Special Collections
• Puppets and games from the Teaching Resource Center collection

We typically do not loan microfilm or microfiche, but we may be able to make an exception depending on the material. Please email us with further questions.

Charges

Loans: Free
Copies: Free - first 50 pages; may be fewer if oversized

Loan Period and Renewal

Monographs: 16 weeks, no renewals
Media: 2 weeks, no renewals

Lost Items

Material that is three months overdue is declared lost, invoiced, and no longer eligible to be returned in lieu of payment. A $15.00 processing fee is charged in addition to the amount charged for the item. Replacement items will be accepted on a case-by-case basis with pre-approval.

Interlibrary Loan Main Page