Borrowers are responsible for the charges for any lost or damaged items. The time it takes to fill a request varies depending on such factors as whether or not the material is available and where the lending library is located. If a lending library responds quickly and telefaxes an article, it may be quickly received. However, if a request must be sent out of state for fulfillment, the delay can be lengthy. The average turnaround time needed to search, process, and receive a response for each request is between 7 and 10 business days.
Delays are common, and there are no guarantees that each submitted request can be filled.
You need to allow plenty of time when requesting materials through Interlibrary Loan. While the ILL staff strives to process each request as quickly as possible, some slowdown may occur. For best results, plan ahead. If your paper is due in 3 weeks or less, it would probably be best to go directly to a library to consult materials. The loan period for books , microforms, and other non-photocopy items is determined by the lending institution.