We currently have ILL relationships with OSU, UNC Chapel Hill, Reed College, University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Lewis & Clark. We will handle arrangements with other libraries for borrowing materials that are unavailable at JABL. If JABL doesn’t have what you are looking for, please contact library@maitripa.org. We also accept requests to lend materials from the JABL collection.

Who may use the interlibrary loan service?

  • Currently registered students and faculty and staff may submit requests for inter-library loans to obtain materials that are unavailable in JABL.

What kinds of materials may be borrowed via interlibrary loan?

  • Books, journal articles, and microforms, are the most commonly borrowed items. (Libraries generally fill requests for journal articles with photocopies of the article rather than sending the original journal issue.) Other types of media and materials from non-circulating collections cannot usually be borrowed. Most libraries will not loan old, rare, or fragile materials.

May I request items that are missing from the Library’s collection?

  • If an item owned by the Library cannot be found in the collection, you may request that it be obtained via inter-library loan.

Do I have to pay for interlibrary loans?

  • There is no charge for this service, as long as the number of requests submitted is not excessive. Please note that interlibrary loan services are for course-related research, and not for personal use.

How will I know when the item I requested has arrived?

  • You will be notified by email when the item arrives. Incoming items may be picked up at the Circulation Desk during regular Library hours.

How long does it take to receive items through interlibrary loan?

  • Most items take two to four weeks to arrive. Some items are more difficult to obtain and may take longer.

What is the length of the loan period?

  • Loan periods are established by the lending library and can vary. A typical loan period is three weeks.

Where do I return my loan?

  • Loans must be returned at the Circulation Desk.