Interlibrary Loan

What is an Interlibrary Loan?

An Interlibrary Loan is a cooperative effort between libraries to provide better services for their patrons. If the Southwest Library doesn’t have what you need, then use the request form at the bottom of this page to acquire it.

What does an Interlibrary Loan cost?

This service is usually free for library patrons; you are only charged if the lending institution charges us.

NOTE: If materials are not returned, damaged, or destroyed, the lending library will assess a replacement cost, which will be the responsibility of the borrowing patron.  If the obligation is not met, then borrowing privileges will be suspended until such obligation is paid.  These charges will also be reported to the SWCC Business Office quarterly, which can result in the blockage of transcript retrieval and/or enrollment in classes until the obligation is met.

What is the process to make an Interlibrary Loan request?

• Come into the library and fill out the request form(s). These forms are at the ILL desk and can be requested from any library staff member.
• Faculty/staff can also phone in requests to one of our staff members or send them by campus mail. We can also receive requests by e-mail at natasha.strouth@sw.edu.
• You can also make your request using the form at the bottom of this page.
  Please make sure your citation is as complete as possible, including volume, number, and the date for periodical articles.

You need a current library card for this service. If you don’t have a library card, bring a photo ID to the Circulation Desk and apply for one.