ILL is a service provided to patrons of Reed Library for the purpose of obtaining materials (primarily books & articles; less frequently videos, theses, maps, etc.) unavailable in our collection, through Prospector, or in Online Periodicals. We must cancel requests for such items as can be found in the previously mentioned locations. Please check our resources before using Interlibrary Loan. If you are unsure how to use these resources, please ask the Reference librarian for assistance.
For the materials you want to request through ILL, please provide sufficient bibliographic information. If needed, use WorldCat to locate this information (you do not need to locate the item in another library; ILL does that). When you have the necessary information, log into ClioWeb to submit your requests. FLC users use their IT computer username and password.
Requests are usually processed within one business day. Articles sent over the internet can arrive in as little as 1 to 3 days. Delivery of books and other mail items generally takes about a week, but may take as long as 10 working days.
When your material(s) arrive you will be notified by email. Books, DVDs, etc. will be available at the Circulation Desk. Most articles will be accessible electronically through ClioWeb. In addition to viewing and downloading these articles, ClioWeb can be used to check the status of your requests once they have been sent to other libraries by our staff.
Fines on overdue ILL books will be assessed in a manner similar to books owned by Reed Library. The loan period will usually be three weeks from the date received. Since libraries vary in their renewal policies, please pick items up as soon as possible after you are notified of their arrival.
If you have questions, contact Phyllis Kroupa at 247-7233 or e-mail us at ill@fortlewis.edu . The Interlibrary Loan office is RL 222 (2nd floor, front of library, next to the elevator.) Phyllis's hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. In the Library, it may be most convenient to ask at the Reference Desk (247-7551) on the main floor.
Updated by AKO on May 9, 2011