Frequently Asked Questions

Interlibrary Loan is when we request articles and books for you from other libraries. 

How it works:

For articles:

1.  When a database doesn't offer the full text of the article, click to fill in the request form. 

2.  Or email cculibrary-ill@ccu.edu the article citation along with your name, email and student ID number.  (Click on "cite" in the database to get the full citation of the article to copy and paste in your email).  

For books and other materials

First check if your book is available in Prospector; if so, request it.  If we or they don't have it, Email the complete citation of the item to cculibrary-ill@ccu.edu along with your name and student ID number. 

Note: ILL books are picked up at the main campus library; we do not ship books.

How quick will my interlibrary loan come?

Disclaimers:

1. Interlibrary Loans are processed Monday – Friday only.

2. Articles can take from one hour to a couple of weeks to arrive.

3. We try to get all articles but can’t guarantee them (for varying reasons).

4. ILL is free for you; the library bears the cost and staff time; please submit truly desired articles.