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Dale P. Latimer Library for FACULTY

What is Interlibrary Loan?

Interlibrary Loan, commonly referred to as ILL, is a service for members of the Saint Vincent Community, with an active SVC ID Card, to request library materials not available at the Dale P. Latimer Library. 

For full detailed information regarding the steps for the Interlibrary Loan Process and FAQs, please visit Dale P. Latimer Library: Interlibrary Loan. 

What can I request?

  • Books
  • Book chapters
  • Journal or magazine articles 
  • Some DVDs

Items that cannot be requested are materials already owned by the Dale P. Latimer Library, unless they are marked missing, entire periodicals, reference books, text books, eBooks, and other difficult to obtain items.

*Please be aware that the Interlibrary Loan Office does not guarantee that an item will be obtained, nor can a specific delivery date be specified.

Is there a cost?

Each ILL request has a nominal $1.50 charge per request. 

As a faculty member, items related to your position at SVC are charged to your department. 

The Dale P. Latimer Library tries to get things at no cost. Sometimes this is not possible, and the lending libraries will charge additional fees. These fees are the responsibility of the borrower, and you will be notified to approve or deny additional costs prior to an item being requested.