How do I....
What
is Interlibrary Loan?
Who may use ILL?
What may be requested?
How long does it take?
Can I borrow directly?
How do I make a request?
How do I receive requested material?
What is the loan period?
Overdue and lost book fines
| Question | Answer |
| What is Interlibrary Loan? | Research materials which are not in our combined University System catalog (catalogUSMAI) or cannot be accessed in our full-text online databases are obtained from other libraries through the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) process. Research materials include books, copies of periodical articles, dissertations and theses, government documents, etc. |
| Who may use ILL? | Faculty, current students, and staff of the University of Baltimore are eligible for free ILL service by registering with the Langsdale Library Interlibrary Loan EXPRESS Service using a valid library ID number. Law students will submit requests at the Law Library. |
| What may be requested? | Research materials are requested through ILL. Every effort should be made to use the resources of this library and other University System of Maryland libraries first. BOOKS not available through requests in Catalog USMAI are usually borrowed in returnable hard copy. DISSERTATIONS and THESES are provided in hard copy when available. NEWSPAPER and PERIODICAL requests are received as PDF whenever possible and accessed online through your ILL EXPRESS account. Materials not available for loan include: rare or fragile items; manuscripts, reference books, videos, and some genealogical materials. |
| How long does it take? | Articles can take from two days to two weeks depending on the supplier. Expect to wait at least two to three weeks for out-of-state books to arrive. If material is available from a Maryland library, it may arrive sooner. |
| Can I borrow directly? | The online Catalog USMAI accesses holdings for the entire System. Use the yellow Request button to order books. Please check Catalog USMAI first before using ILL services for a book loan. |
| How do I make a request? | First check Catalog USMAI for our holdings and the online databases for full-text articles. If a book in our catalog is unavailable or the desired book is located at another institution, click on the REQUEST button to order the book through Catalog USMAI. If you can not find the book in Catalog USMAI, or need an article, you need to place your request through Langsdale Library ILL EXPRESS.With your first ILL request made through the Find It button in the databases or Research Port, you will be prompted to register with ILL EXPRESS (http://illiad.ubalt.edu/BAL/). Enter all requested information on the form. Ten requests a week per patron will be processed; more as time permits. |
| How do I receive requested material? | Patrons will be notified by e-mail when the material arrives. Most articles will be accessible online through your ILL EXPRESS account. Most returnables and photocopies should be picked up at the Circulation Counter. Photocopies will be sent to faculty and staff through campus mail. Any items marked "LIBRARY USE ONLY" must be returned to the Reference Desk after each use. Please return all borrowed items to the Reference Desk or to ILL staff in Rm. 208, not the Circulation Desk. |
| What is the loan period? | Usually
three weeks, but the lending library determines the time period and
any restrictions. You must renew one week before the due date. You
are responsible for the prompt and safe return of borrowed material.
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| Overdue and lost book fines | Patrons are responsible for all overdue fines and lost book fees. All charges will be attached to the student account record and handled through the Business Office. There is no fee for borrowing books that are returned on time. |
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