Writing: LHML Resources

​Cost

• ILL services are free of charge to all Lincoln students, faculty, and staff. 

Submitting Requests

• Before submitting a request, Lincoln users should check Primo, Lincoln's online public access catalog, to determine if the library owns the material.
• Requests can be submitted by completing the ILL request form 
• Requests submitted in excess of suggested limits will be processed as time allows or according to any priority you have indicated.
• In rare cases, a lending library may impose an extraordinarily high fee that may need to be discussed with the requestor before the ILL transaction is completed.

Loan Periods and Renewals 

• Usually lending libraries loan books for 3 - 4 week lending periods.
• Lending instructions are provided with each item.
• Journal articles usually do not need to be returned.
• Lending periods, renewal decisions, and restrictions on the use of material are at the discretion of the lending library.
• Contact the ILL Office at least 5 days before the due date to inquire about renewing an item.
• Return borrowed ILL items to the circulation desk on or before the due date to maintain good relations with the lending library.

Notification and Checkout

• Patrons will be notified by telephone or email when the item is available to be checked out or if  the item is not available from a lending library.
• Bring your Lion Card with you to the circulation desk on the main floor of the library to checkout your item(s).