Many articles will be delivered to the requester via email, using Prospero. This works like an electronic greeting card. Articles are converted to PDF format, which are posted to a secure web server for you to read or print. The lending library determines the loan period, which averages three weeks. Some libraries allow one renewal for an additional two weeks, but the request to renew must be made at least two days before the due date.
Interlibrary loan is a privilege and a courtesy.
The University of Idaho Library cannot jeopardize its borrowing relationships by failing to abide by the conditions imposed by the lending library. Failure to return interlibrary loan materials may result in the loss of your library privileges and you will be billed for the loss. Returning materials Return materials, with the slip attached to the front of the book, to either the Interlibrary Loan office or the Circulation desk.