What is an inter-library loan?
Inter-library loaning is the process by which libraries, on behalf of a user (i.e. student, faculty member, staff member), can borrow materials from other libraries located in the U.S. or abroad. There are certain policies that must be followed and there may be a cost to the student, depending upon whether the lending library charges for the loan. This charge may be a loan fee for a book or the printing fee for a copy of a journal article. Contact Mrs. Nordis Smith for further information and assistance at Ext. 4537 or nosmith@huntingdon.edu. • I found a citation for a book/article I’d like to read. How can I get a copy? Contact Mrs. Nordis Smith, our Inter-Library Loan (ILL) and Reference librarian at Ext. 4537 or nosmith@huntingdon.edu. • How much does an Inter Library Loan (ILL) cost? There is no charge for ILL items obtained from most Alabama libraries. Costs for items obtained outside of Alabama vary. You should be prepared to tell Mrs. Smith how much you’re willing to pay for an
