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Use this service to request books not available in catalog USMAI, and articles not available in full text from our Research Port databases or our periodical collection.
IMPORTANT: You must be a registered borrower to use this service; that is, you must sign up at the Circulation desk to have your library number (on the back of your ID card) entered into the library’s circulation system.
What is Interlibrary Loan?
What is ILL Express?
Who may use ILL?
What may be requested?
How long does it take?
Can I borrow directly?
How do I make a request?
How do I receive requested material?
What is the loan period?
What about overdue and lost book fines?
What is Interlibrary Loan?
Research materials which are not in our combined University System catalog (catalog USMAI) or cannot be accessed in our full-text online databases are obtained from other libraries through the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) process. Research materials include books, copies of periodical articles, dissertations and theses, government documents, etc.
What is ILL Express?
ILL Express is the electronic service used to request an item through interlibrary loan. It is powered by ILLiad (InterLibrary Loan internet accessible database.)
Who may use ILL?
Faculty, current students, and staff of Coppin State University are eligible for free ILL service. Users must be registered borrowers of the Moore Library. ILL Express is accessed using a valid library ID number.
What may be requested?
Research materials are requested through ILL. Every effort should be made to use the resources of this library and other University System of Maryland libraries first. BOOKS not available through requests in Catalog USMAI are usually borrowed in returnable hard copy. DISSERTATIONS and THESES are provided in hard copy when available (for faculty, staff, and graduate students only.) NEWSPAPER and PERIODICAL requests are received as PDF whenever possible and accessed online through your ILL Express account. Materials not available for loan include: rare or fragile items; manuscripts, reference books, and videos.
How long does it take?
Articles can take from two days to two weeks, depending on the supplier. Expect to wait at least two to three weeks for out-of-state books to arrive. If material is available from a Maryland library, it may arrive sooner.
Can I borrow directly?
The online Catalog USMAI accesses holdings for the entire System. Use the yellow Request button to order books. Please check Catalog USMAI first before using ILL services for a book loan.
How do I make a request?
First check Catalog USMAI for our holdings, and the online databases for full-text articles. If a book in our catalog is unavailable or the desired book is located at another institution, click on the REQUEST button to order the book through Catalog USMAI. If you cannot find the book in Catalog USMAI, or need an article, you can place your request through ILL Express. With your first ILL request made through the Find It button in the Research Port databases, you will be prompted to login and register with ILL Express. You can also access ILL Express directly at:(http://illexpress-cs.umd.edu) Enter all requested information on the form. Ten requests a week per patron will be processed; more as time permits.
How do I receive requested material?
Patrons will be notified by e-mail when the material arrives. Most articles will be accessible online through your ILL Express account. All returnables and paper photocopies should be picked up at the Reference Desk. Faculty and staff will receive paper copies through desktop delivery via their ILL Express accounts. Please return all borrowed items to the Reference Desk, not the Circulation Desk.
What is the loan period?
Usually three weeks, but the lending library determines the time period and any restrictions. You must renew one week before the due date. You are responsible for the prompt and safe return of borrowed material.
What about overdue and lost book fines?
Users are responsible for all overdue fines and lost book fees. All charges will be attached to the student account record and handled through the Bursar’s Office. There is no fee for borrowing books that are returned on time.
