| What is InterLibrary Loan Service (ILL)? |
| Who is allowed to use ILL? |
| What does it cost? |
| How do I make an ILL request? |
| What happens when ILL material is received at the Library? |
| Materials for College-related research may be borrowed from other lending institutions, when available. The Library does not borrow material owned by the WC Libraries, textbooks for classes, or for reserve use. It is difficult to borrow materials published prior to 1800, or newspapers unless available in MICROFILM, rare books and manuscript materials, reference materials, or materials published in the last year. |
| Interlibrary Loan is a service of the Westminster College Libraries for WC faculty, students, and staff. This service is available to assist eligible individuals in the completion of their curricular or professional research needs. |
| Currently, WC Libraries assumes responsibility for all costs incurred in the borrowing process except when the material is genealogical material or when costs exceed the established guidelines. The FINE on an overdue interlibrary loan book is $5.00 a day or fraction of a day thereof. |
| Online: There is a form for ordering books and a form for ordering journal articles. Please have full citation information and check your information for accuracy before submitting your request. Include the source of your citation. If we have a problem with the citation or if the information is incomplete, we may return it to you for further research. |
| In Person: Submit your request at the Reference Office in McGill Library any Monday through Friday, during the academic term, between 9:00 am - noon or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. |
| Materials, if available, usually arrive within seven to ten days of placing the request. Articles will be sent to your campus mailbox; we will notify you when books have arrived. Pick up and return books at the McGill Library Reference Office during these times: | |
| Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 11 AM; 1 PM - 4 PM | |
| Saturday: 1 PM - 4 PM | |
| Sunday: 1 PM - 4 PM; 7 PM - 9 PM | |