Requests prepared in paper format should be submitted to a Reference Librarian. The length of time before requested items are received varies from one to three weeks according to the response time of the lending library. Many libraries in the state and region have ILL reciprocal agreements concerning charges and no fees or photocopy charges are levied. Speed Library does not charge for this service to its borrowers. Users of Interlibrary Loan services are responsible for all loan fees and photocopy charges passed on by the lending library.
Payment is required when material is received.
When the material arrives at Speed Library, borrowers in the local calling area will be contacted by telephone or campus mail. Borrowers with long distance telephone numbers should check frequently with the Interlibrary Loan Department at 925.3906 to determine whether material requested has arrived. The lending library determines the loan period for books. The loan time for most books borrowed through ILL is two to four weeks. Renewals of ILL books should be requested only in unusual circumstances.