Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that allows patrons of one library the privilege to borrow books, DVDs, etc. and/or receive photocopies of documents owned by another library. Even the most well-equipped library can't afford to purchase all the materials needed for their academic community. ILL is a critical tool for research.
In other words, if BHSU does not provide immediate access to the journal article or book you need tor your research, we can still get the materials for you!
1. Log in to your library account.
2. Click the Interlibrary Loan tab at the very top.
3. Plug in the necessary information and hit submit. This step double checks your material search against our own library collection.
4. If BHSU does not own the item, you will click Resource Sharing and then hit Send Request. If you get a confirmation that your request was successfully placed – you’ve done it!
You will receive a system generated email sent to your BHSU email address when the item is ready to be picked up. Having all students, faculty and staff submit their own requests through the system helps the ILL Department with tracking and statistics, and allows the patron track the status of their own request as well as access their library card to see what they have checked out, when something is due, etc.
Did you know that the Interlibrary Loan service is staffed by BHSU students? While the department is supervised by a Librarian, we task and trust our student employees to process all Interlibrary Loan workflow.
Questions? Please contact the Interlibrary Loan Department at ILL@bhsu.edu.
If you do not get a response within 48 hours, contact Library@bhsu.edu.