What is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan is a service which allows you to borrow
books, copies of journal articles, etc., which are not
available in the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Library. Please
discuss your information needs with a Librarian; we may be
able to find an alternate resource that will satisfy your
requirements.
Who may use Interlibrary Loan?
Currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff at
UW-Marshfield/Wood County are encouraged to use Interlibrary
Loan services. Members of the public may use the online
catalog and other library resources on-site.
How do I make a request?
All requests for interlibrary loan should be entered into
ILLiad.
Click the hyperlink to log in to our
Interlibrary loan system. Users should enter their
campus ID # as the login and their last name (in lower case)
as the password. You may use the menu options to track the
status of your requests.
What may be borrowed?
We will make every effort to fill requests for all types of
material. Recently published books, entire issues of
periodicals, non-circulating items, media items,
dissertations and rare books may be difficult to borrow, but
we will try.
How long does Interlibrary Loan take?
Most materials arrive within 2-14 days after the request is
sent. Please plan ahead and request items early. The
process slows down during periods of heavy demand during the
last half of the semester. You will be notified by e-mail as soon as the
material arrives. ILL materials may be picked up at the
Circulation Desk.
How long may I keep the material?
The loan period for books is established by the lending
library and may vary from 2-4 weeks. The due date is
indicated on the paper label on the front cover. Overdue
fines are $1 per day. When a periodical article is requested
the lending library sends a photocopy which the borrower may
keep.
Can I renew?
Some lending libraries allow Interlibrary Loan materials to
be renewed, others do not. Renewals can be made through your
personal record in ILLiad.
What does it cost?
There is usually no direct cost to you. The normal ILL cost
is absorbed through tuition/fees which is why it is
available only to currently enrolled students, faculty, and
staff. However, if a lending library charges additional
fees, they will be passed on to the borrower.
What if I need a Rush Request?
If you wish to pay for a "Request Express" and if the item
you need is available at UW-Madison, you may ask for this
service. The cost is $10.00. There is no charge if the
item cannot be shipped within 24 hours.
Questions?
Stop in at the Circulation Desk, give us a call, or send an
e-mail to
Laurie Petri.
