What is Interlibrary Loan?
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a free service that allows UML Library patrons to access items we don’t own by borrowing from partner libraries.
How do I use Interlibrary Loan?
- Create an account
- Visit our ILL Login Page and click "First Time Users."
- On the new page, scroll down and click "Continue to new user registration."
- Fill out the form and click "Submit Information."
- Place your request
- Once you’ve created your account, visit our Guide to Interlibrary Loan to learn how to submit an ILL request through our Library’s catalog and databases.
Can I get Interlibrary Loan items quickly?
- Depending on how rare the item is or which libraries own a copy, it might take longer to process your ILL request. Be sure to allow enough time for your item to arrive.
- Articles and book chapters often arrive in 1-2 business days, sent by email as a PDF
- eBooks are not available to borrow from Interlibrary Loan due to publisher's contracts
If you have questions about your ILL request or account, please send an email to ILLSOUTH@uml.edu.
