Requests take an average of two weeks to fill but can take longer, especially if the material is not available locally or if it is difficult to locate. The ILL staff notifies patrons as soon as the requested material is received and processed. There is no fee for materials supplied by WRLC institutions. Almost all other libraries charge for photocopies. Most libraries do not charge to lend books.
Payment is required when the material is picked up, by check made out to the supplying institution.
Further guidelines on using interlibrary loan at CUA appear on the back of the request forms. These are available at Circulation Services in Mullen Library and at the campus libraries. Another way to obtain material from other libraries is through direct borrowing. The Direct Borrowing card allows CUA students and faculty to charge out circulating material from WRLC libraries in person. Direct Borrowing cards may be obtained from Circulation Services in Mullen Library.