Interlibrary loan | Stanford Libraries (original) (raw)
Who is eligible?
Stanford University students, faculty, staff, fellows, and visiting scholars.
Requesting materials
Begin by searching for the items you need in SearchWorks, the library catalog. The availability of specific request services may vary depending on material type, item status, lending branch or center, and patron affiliation. If request services are available for a specific item, a blue Request button will be displayed. If the item is currently checked out or unavailable in the Stanford collection, you can choose to expedite a copy from a partner library. The request will then be processed through BorrowDirect or interlibrary loan.
Need materials not in the Stanford collection?
If an item is not available in our collection, you can request it by filling out the interlibrary loan form.
Place an ILL request (SUNet ID required)
What to expect
When you request an item through SearchWorks or the interlibrary loan form, library staff review your request to determine the quickest option to borrow a copy, so your item may be obtained through either BorrowDirect or interlibrary loan.
We will email you when your item(s) are ready for pickup.
| | BorrowDirect | Interlibrary loan | | | --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Processing time | Usually 1 week | Usually 2 weeks, but it may take longer | | Loan period | Up to 16 weeks | Varies, determined by lending library | | Renewals | No renewals | Check the green paper band wrapped around the book's cover for eligibility. If the band says “No renewals,” you need to return the book and submit a new ILL request. Otherwise, email the interlibrary office to request a renewal. | | Returns | Green Library circulation desk or any Green Library book return bins | Green Library circulation desk or any Green Library book return bins | | Overdue fines | Overdue fines are not charged; however, lost item fees of $100 are billed 7 days after the item’s due date. Occasionally, lending libraries may accept replacement copies. In those cases, processing fees may still apply. | Overdue fines are not charged. Lost or damaged item fees are determined by the lending library. Occasionally, replacement copies are accepted. |