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Interlibrary Loan

A basic outline of how to use Memorial Library's interlibrary loan services.

How to Find and Request a Book Chapter

The simplest way to make an interlibrary loan request is to go through our WorldCat catalog. Follow these steps to find and request material for interlibrary loan.

Step 1: Search the catalog. Go to the Memorial Library homepage at www.berry.edu/academics/library/. Select the Books tab, enter your search, and click Go. 

 

Step 2: Select the correct bookSelect the Print format under the​ Format dropdown in the left Column. ​(Note: libraries do not loan eBooks!)

From the list of potential books,​ choose the entry that best matches your desired item. ​Click the title link for the item.​

 

Step 3: Double-check that the book is the correct one. ​Be sure to check for correct​ author(s), edition, and publication history. Click on the "Request Item through Interlibrary Loan" button.

If you're searching from off-campus: After clicking the "Request Item through Interlibrary Loan" button, you will need to log in with your AD credentials.

 

Step 4: Fill out the Interlibrary Loan Request Form. An Interlibrary Loan Request form will appear that is pre-filled with information about the item you want to request. 

Add the Chapter Title and Chapter Page Numbers (if known) into their respective fields​.

Please enter the "Needed Before" date (Should be at least 14 days from now. This represents the average turnaround time.)

Add Book Chapter in the Comments box.​ Click the Submit request button.

Your request has been submitted and will appear in your library account with a 'Pending' status.

Screenshot of pre-filled ILL form with Chapter title, page numbers, need by date, comments, and submit highlighted.