We can locate and borrow a book or request a photocopy of a journal article or conference paper. All of the Corps of Engineers libraries can share resources through the interlibrary loan program. Interlibrary loan allows us to make the best use of our library dollars by borrowing single or low-demand items upon request. In a cooperative spirit, the Technical Library lends non-reference material to other libraries. To maintain borrowing privileges, respect the due dates given for interlibrary loan materials and return them promptly.
Renewals are sometimes possible.
The library offers document delivery services to meet customers' information needs. Drawing upon the resources of other libraries and information brokers, the library can obtain photocopies of journal articles and conference papers. In most cases, we can locate what the customer needs. This ensures the library is a source of timely, focused information. After books are purchased and received by the ordering office, they will need to be sent to the library to be processed and circulated.