Can't find the link to ILL in the catalog? Check to see if any of the following applies to you:
Is this something the Library already owns?
The Library cannot place an ILL request for books that we already own. If there's a book that you need, but is currently checked out you can place a recall to have the book returned to the Library.
Can't find the article that you need to request?
Not all articles are indexed in the Library Catalog. If you are having trouble finding an article in the catalog, use your Library Account and do an Article Request.
If you're not sure, please ask us.
Still not sure why you can't make a request?
Please email us or visit us at the Information Desk and we can help!
How long can I have this out for?
The loan period for an ILL book is determined by the lending library. Typically this can be anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks. The due date for any ILL item will be clearly marked on a label on the front cover. You can request to renew items in your Interlibrary Loan Account. For information on how long you have an item for please see the Requesting page.
How long does this take?
ILL requests for physical, returnable items (print books, DVDs, etc.) can take anywhere between 1-4 weeks to arrive. Journal articles/book chapters typically take between 1-7 business days. Please see the Requesting page for more information.
How can I check the status of my ILL?
You can login to your Interlibrary Loan account to check the status of your pending ILLs.
Is there anything that I can't ILL?
Anything that we already own; this includes items checked out, on reserve, or in our Reference Collection (which should all be shared according to their respective circulation policies). However, patrons are welcome to obtain a Westchester Public Library or New York Public Library card and utilize their ILL services.
Items that do not circulate at lending libraries, such as streaming media and archival materials, cannot be checked out through ILL. If you have any questions about what you can or cannot ILL, please contact us!