Faculty Guide

NPC Interlibrary Loan Materials Request Form

Submit to request items that are not available from the NPC Library.

Who can borrow?

Any person who has an NPC Library borrower card may request materials via interlibrary loan (ILL).

What can I borrow?

You can request articles and books from other institutions.  It is recommended that patrons consult with library staff prior to requesting this service.  Accurate and complete bibliographic information is essential in processing requests.  Only OCLC resources will be used.  We do not borrow items outside the OCLC system.

What cannot be borrowed?

Interlibrary loan is used for materials not owned by the NPC Llibrary. Many libraries do not lend reference, rare books, materials in great demand, newly released items, complete issues of periodicals, software, audio or video items, theses, and dissertations.  We do not borrow or loan internationally.  We do not borrow genealogy materials. 

How much does it cost?

• NPC Library does not charge for ILL requests.
• NPC libraries do not borrow from lending libraries that charge a fee to lend.
• Borrowers are responsible for replacement cost and fees of unreturned and damaged ILL items.

How long does it take to receive my ILL?

An article will arrive more quickly than books, and could arrive in a day or two. These will be emailed to you.

Books will take a couple of weeks or more sometimes, depending on how far the book must travel to reach us. The library will contact you when it arrives. 

How long can I keep the materials?

Articles are not due back. Due dates for books are set by the lending library.

Can I renew these books?

Possibly, but it is determined by the lending library. Be sure to call the library well in advance of the due date. Waiting until the final day will likely result in the lending library denying your request.

Are there limits?

• Students, faculty, and staff are limited to five ILL items at one time.
• Community members are limited to three ILL items at one time.

Can I borrow books and articles if I am an online student?

Yes. Articles will work exactly as they do for the other campuses (they will be emailed to you). Books can be sent to you or the campus closest to you. If you need to make other arrangements, please call or email either library campus.

How do I request ILL materials?

Fill out an NPC Interlibrary Loan Materials Request Form. (See link at the top of the page.)