What can be borrowed from Interlibrary Loan?
Answer
The Interlibrary Loan unit (ILL) at Iowa State University can borrow a wide variety of materials, including books, articles, audio-visual materials, and microforms. ILL guidelines are set by the American Library Association's Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States (2016) and local policies established by individual libraries.
Some items may be difficult or impossible to obtain through ILL. These include reference books, very new or old books, rare books, computer software, archival or genealogical materials, and certain serial volumes. While ILL will borrow audio-visual materials, please note that ILL does not schedule them for classroom showings. Faculty interested in this type of service should contact staff in the Media Center, who will consider purchasing the needed item for ISU's collection. When in doubt, consult with an ILL staff member.
ILL will borrow materials owned by the ISU Library that are currently checked out.
Course reserve materials are not eligible for ILL service.