Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Request items from other libraries
| When do you need it? | Format | Option |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Books & Articles | Other local libraries If another local public or academic library has the book or journal you need, the fastest way to get it is to go to the library. Your SCSU ID can be used to check out books at the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University. |
| 2-10+ days | Books and other formats | |
| Articles and microforms |
Tips for using Interlibrary Loan
When filling out the Interlibrary Loan request form please note:
- Enter your 14-digit barcode (on the back of your Campus Card (starts with 20102...), pictured above) in the User ID/Barcode field and your last name in the Password field. If you have trouble logging in, please contact the Circulation desk at 320-308-3083.
- Fields noted with an asterisk (*) are required.
- The "Not Needed After" date you are required to enter is in the form MM/DD/YYYY (i.e., 04/21/2008 for April 14, 2008). This is the date beyond which the information would no longer be useful for your research or study.
- If you are a distance education student, please write "I am a distance student" in the note field and include your current mailing address.
To check the status of an Interlibrary Loan request:
- Use your library borrowing record to access your interlibrary loan information.
- Enter your 14-digit barcode (on the back of your Campus Card (starts with 20102...), pictured above) in the User ID/Barcode field and your last name in the Password field. If you have trouble logging in, please contact the Circulation desk at 320-308-3083.
- Click on the number next to "ILL Active Requests".
- Click Exit when you are finished.
The Interlibrary Loan service is generally free to SCSU students, faculty
and staff and is offered through MINITEX, a cooperative regional interlibrary
loan service, Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and Learning Resources & Technology Services to provide access to books and
journal/newspaper articles not found in SCSU collections. Materials
may be borrowed from other libraries for periods of 2-4 weeks and may
or may not be renewable; photocopies of articles may be kept.
See the Interlibrary
Loan Borrowing Policy and the Interlibrary
Loan Lending Policy for more information.