Interlibrary Loan FAQ

What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) provides access to materials that are not available in the Bailey/Howe Library.

Who can use ILL?

All University of Vermont faculty, staff, students and visiting scholars currently employed/registered with the University are eligible to request material.

How do I request an ILL?

You can request an ILL by filling out the online form.

How much does ILL cost?

Currently there is no cost. Should a fee be necessary, you would be contacted via email before the item is ordered.

How long does ILL take?

- Material is usually ordered 1-2 business days after the request is received.
- Copies usually arrive in 2-7 business days.
- Loans usually arrive in 7-14 business days.
- Material that is difficult to obtain (e.g. media, rare items, etc.) may take longer.

To check on the status of your request contact the office at bhlibill@uvm.edu or 656-2242.

What types of material can I request through ILL?

Any material not owned by the UVM libraries can be ordered. ILL is for one-time short term needs. For a long-term/repeated need contact Acquisitions to recommend a purchase.

Check the UVM Libraries Catalog to ensure that the item is not owned by the UVM Libraries. Items that are in use should be recalled.

What cannot be borrowed through ILL?

Class textbooks/required material cannot be ordered through ILL. Textbooks should be purchased.

Although we will attempt to fill almost any other request submitted, the following types of material often are difficult to obtain through interlibrary loan: reference sets, whole periodical issues, a/v materials, software, genealogy, test materials, maps, unpublished works, rare materials. Requests for this type of material will be processed, but owning libraries could decide not to loan the material. If that is the case, you will be notified via email.

Where do I pick up my material?

When the material arrives, you will be notified via e-mail. Items to be picked up are held at the Circulation Desk, Bailey/Howe Library. Loans cannot be sent through campus mail. Articles can be sent electronically via email. Usually these include the web address (http://tyro.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/ArielDoc.pl) , log-in and pin needed to access the article(s).

How long can I keep my material?

For books and other loaned items, the due date is always set by the lending library and may be recalled by the lending library at any time. Material cannot be kept for the entire semester. The due date is indicated on the band on the material. Unless otherwise indicated, renewals may be possible. Contact the ILL office for renewals at bhlibill@uvm.edu or 656-2242

What are overdue penalties?

- Material returned late is subject a $10.00 fine.
- Recalled items are subject to a $20 fine.

Who do I contact with questions?

ILL office, 201C Bailey/Howe Library.
Email: bhlibill@uvm.edu
Phone: 656-2242.