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HOW TO: Using Interlibrary Loan

Can't find a title or source in our collections? Request it from another institution's library!

Requesting Electronic Documents Through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Using Interlibrary Loan (ILL) to Request Electronic Documents

Looking for an online resource that Kresge Library doesn't have in the collection?

Use our interlibrary loan service to request electronic documents at no charge to library patrons. Items that are not available in Kresge Library's collections, or are not available in electronic format, can typically be made available by request. Users can receive electronic copies of requested materials by email, typically within 24-48 hours.

Interlibrary loan is facilitated by the Access Services department at Kresge Library. Click these links for more information about the types of materials you can access through this department.


There are three methods to requesting electronic documents.

Review this guide to learn how to make an ILL request independently, or through the library catalog.