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Interlibrary Loan: Home

Place an Interlibrary Loan Request

Login to Interlibrary Loan

(login with your clc email
username and password)

Contact Interlibrary Loan

Call Us
(847) 543-2893

Email Us
ill@clcillinois.edu

Questions and Answers

What is Interlibrary Loan?

Interlibrary loan (ILL) allows CLC students, faculty, and staff to request access to materials not available from the CLC library. Other libraries send items to CLC which are then checked out to you to use.


How do I submit an Interlibrary Loan Request?

步骤1。单击“登录馆际互借”。

Step 2.Select your CLC status (student or faculty/staff), then enter your CLC email username and password.(hint: if your email address is jsmith1@stu.clcillinois.edu simply enter jsmith1 as your interlibrary loan username)

Step 3. Click on the “Create Request” button

Step 4. The default request is "Article". Use the "Article" for journal/magazine/newspaper article. If you are requesting a book, DVD, or other type of item, choose "Loan"

Step 5. Fill in the form fields as completely as possible and submit your request.


我可以申请的物品数量有限制吗?

Students and staff may place 4 requests per week. Faculty requests are unlimited.

How do I view articles online?

当你的文章到达时,你会收到一封电子邮件和/或短信。登录到您的馆际互借帐户,并从文章请求旁边的“可查看”链接检索您的文章。您也可以选择邮件通知中的文章链接。

Can I renew Interlibrary Loan items?

Yes. Log into your interlibrary loan account and select the “renew” button next to the request you would like to renew. The system will inform you by email and/or text of the new due date if a renewal is available. Still need help? Call us! 847.543.2465


有没有办法把我的数据库搜索结果直接转入馆际互借?

Yes, when searching databases, keep an eye out for the "Request via Interlibrary Loan" link. Your results will be transferred directly into the interlibrary loan system after you log in.


Why can't I keep Interlibrary Loan books as long as I need them?

For items borrowed from another library, the duration of the loan and any restrictions on using the item is determined by the library sending the item. They also determine if a renewal for the item will be allowed.


How do I change my communication preferences?

Log into your interlibrary loan account and scroll to the bottom. Under “communication preferences” you may select to be notified by email and/or text.


我可否在暑假期间向馆际互借申请书籍/文章?

当然!馆际互借全年运作。


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