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Request an item from another library!

When one library borrows materials from another, it is called Interlibrary Loan or "ILL."

Borrowing from other libraries offers access to materials that are not available in Holman Library.

Interlibrary Loan is a voluntary cooperative arrangement among libraries and is bound by the Washington State Interlibrary Sharing Code and Copyright Law.

Fill out the form above to request an item!

  • Complete all required fields, including your email address or phone number.
  • You will be notified when the item arrives (usually one - two weeks)

Who may request through ILL?

Current students, faculty, and staff of Green River may all use Interlibrary Loan.

Community borrowers must use their local public or county library system for materials.


When can ILL requests be made?

You can request an Interlibrary Loan only during the quarter.

Interlibrary Loans are not available during breaks between quarters.


What can I request by ILL?

Books, copies of periodical articles, some audio-visual materials, and microforms can be borrowed by ILL if the library that owns the item allows it to be loaned out.

Textbooks currently required for courses cannot be Interlibrary loaned. 


When and where will I receive my ILL materials?

  • It usually takes about one - two weeks to receive an item, but may take more or less time, depending on availability.
  • Borrowers will be notified by email or phone when their materials arrive.
  • Materials may be picked up at the Circulation Desk any time before the due date.

How long can I borrow an ILL item?

The library that owns the item determines the borrowing and renewal times; however you can generally borrow books for about three weeks and most media for about two weeks.


Does ILL cost money?

Holman Library does not charge a fee for Interlibrary Loans, but occasionally some lenders do. In this rare event, you, the borrower would be charged that lending fee.

We try to locate a vendor that does not charge a fee. If a fee is charged, we will contact you by email or phone before the request is placed. If you agree to pay the fee, you will pay at the Cashiers Office prior to checking out the material at the circulation desk in Holman Library.


Can ILL items be renewed?

  • You can usually renew items. Renewals, if approved, generally extend the borrowing period about two more weeks.
  • Contact the Circulation Desk to request a renewal at least two days prior to your due date.
  • The lending library may refuse a request for renewal. You will be informed of the lending library's decision. If the request has been denied, the material is due back on the original due date.

What if I damage or lose an ILL item?

  • Borrowers receiving materials through Interlibrary Loan accept full responsibility for their care and return. They will be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of damaged or lost materials.
  • If materials have been lost or damaged, fines must be paid before new Interlibrary Loans will be processed.
  • Interlibrary Loan privileges may be revoked if previously loaned materials have not been returned, or have been lost or damaged.
  • Interlibrary Loan materials must be returned, regardless of condition.

How does copyright affect ILL?

Copyright law does apply when making photocopies of copyrighted materials.

Guidelines for articles published fewer than five years ago recommend:

  1. The library not request more than five  articles from a single journal title in a single year, and
  2. The library not request multiple articles from a single issue of a journal.

Are there any other restrictions on ILL requests?

Restrictions on the number of requests by one person may vary.

If requests are made and not picked up, further requests may be restricted.

The ILL request form requires specific details about the item you are requesting.

If you need to find that information, try looking the item up in WorldCat:

If you would like to do a broad search for library materials, you can check out libraries outside of Holman Library.

See the 'Search Collections & Databases' page on this website (the 'Other Libraries' tab) for some suggestions!

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