What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
- Did you find an article or book you like, but it's not in the Air University Library collection? That's what ILL is for! AU Library will request your item from other lending libraries to get it to you as soon as possible, and free of charge! Log in to your ILL account or create a new account here!
Where are electronically delivered articles and book chapters located?
- You can find any electronically delivered journal articles and eBook chapters in your Tipasa account.
I am an Air University distance student/Air Force Fellow. Can I request a print book?
- At the present time Air University Library can support our non-resident students with electronic items only. Contact your local library to see if they offer Interlibrary Loan services.
How soon will my ILL request arrive?
- We strive to place your ILL request within 3 days of your submission. After that it depends on the lending library's processes, but we often expect print books to arrive between 5 to 10 business days. Journal articles are most often delivered to you electronically and arrive between 3 to 7 days after our request.
Where do I pickup and return my ILL items?
- Pick up and return your ILL requests at the Air University Library Circulation Desk.
Can I request conference proceeding papers, dissertations and thesis papers?
- Special type of items, such as conference proceedings, conference papers and dissertations are often not able to be requested via ILL due to how these type of materials are managed by their copyright owners. However, if the proceedings, paper or dissertation/thesis is owned by another library and is located in OCLC Worldcat, we can ask to borrow it.
How do I know when my ILL request has arrived?
- You will receive an email when your item(s) arrives. You may also log into your ILL account to check the status of your request(s). Non-electronic items are held for you to pick-up at the Air University Library circulation desk. When articles and books chapters are delivered in PDF format, please check your ILL account.
Can I request eBooks?
- eBooks are not able to be lent via ILL due to restrictions that publishers place on those type of items. However, we can usually request eBook chapters.
What does an ILL request cost?
- No cost. Air University Library covers any fees charged by our lending partners.
Can I renew ILL items?
- It is not always possible for us to renew ILL items. We can ask the lending library to renew items but they are not obligated to grant extensions.
How long are PDF files available on the ILL server?
- 30 days. Most journal article and book chapters are delivered to you in electronic PDF format. When you receive an email that your ILL article is available, follow the emailed link to log into your ILL account and look for the PDF under Electronically Received Articles.
What restrictions apply to ILL borrowing?
- Requests should be for research purposes and for personal use only. It may not be shared with others or used for profit. Faculty may not use interlibrary loan services to request materials for course reserve.
- By registering to use interlibrary loan services and submitting requests for materials, users accept responsibility for complying with United States Copyright Law.
-
WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS:
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.
Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of those specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research". If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use", that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
For more information, Ask Us! or call the ILL office at 334-953-7223.
