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Before submitting a request, first check to see if the title is available in the Library catalog. Requesting from our own collection is fastest! We borrow items not owned by our library.

Go to Using the Library (top menu) then to Interlibrary Loan (left-hand side of the page) and login.

First, you will create your Interlibrary Loan account. You will be able to log in to your account to view your Interlibrary Loans:

To make a request:

1. To Make a request: Click the “Make a Request” Drop down Menu in your Interlibrary Loan home screen.
2. Choose "Worldcat FirstSearch (recommended)"
3. Find the title in the request box. You can also make your search more advanced by including keywords such as "Blu Ray", "cake pan" or the author and format type.
4. Choose your item from the list of titles that pop up. The more libraries that own the item, the better chance ILL has to get the item in. 
5. Once in the record for the item, choose "Borrow This Item (ILL)"
6. This will bring you to a form to fill out. Please fill out the required fields, and place any notes you would like Interlibrary Loan staff to see, like certain volumes only, or if you only want the Blu Ray or DVD edition. In the "Edition" field you can always put which volume or edition you would like. 
7. Click on "Submit request" and your request will be generated. Depending on several factors like availability, amount of copies etc., the item may go directly to lenders. Otherwise, it will be placed in a queue for Interlibrary Loan Staff to look at and request. They will be requested in the order they are received. 
8. If you are unable to find the item you want in FirstSearch, please fill out a blank from located on your Interlibrary Loan Home Screen under "Make A Request". 
9. If you need assistance Contact us and we can get your request going!

Please note: If you receive a new Library card number and want to make an Interlibrary Loan request on the same day, please contact us for assistance.