If the SPU Library does not own material you need, it may be requested through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). 

Request an Interlibrary Loan
	Ask for a book
	Ask for a periodical article
Pick up an Interlibrary Loan (that you have already requested)
	Pick up a periodical article online (you must have an SPU email account to use online pick-up)
Requesting Dissertations through Interlibrary Loan
Use the Ask for a book form to request a dissertation. Some institutions will lend dissertations, some will not. If a dissertation cannot be borrowed from another library, the Interlibrary Loan Department can purchase a copy for you. The current cost for an unbound paper copy is $30.00. Some dissertations are available as a PDF file for $36.00.

Eligible borrowers

Turnaround time  
Most materials arrive within 1-2 weeks, but it could take longer depending on the location of the lending library.  Be sure to plan ahead when submitting your requests to allow plenty of time for the materials to arrive before your deadline.

Fees & Charges  
Most ILL requests are free because we are able to find libraries that will send the material to us without charge.  If we can’t find a free lender but you still want the material and are willing to pay, we can request it from a library that charges.  Please mark on your request the maximum amount of money (if any) you are willing to spend as we only pass pre-approved charges on to you.  Typical charges run from $15-25.

You are expected to return all material by the due date and are responsible for any overdue fines or replacement costs for lost or damaged items.  Books and other borrowed materials have an overdue fine of $1.00 per day.

Renewals
To request a renewal, call the ILL office at (206) 281-2154 or e-mail ill@spu.edu three days before the due date.  Leave a message including your name and the ILL number from the strap on the book (preferred) or the title of the book you wish to renew.  After leaving this message, we will contact you to let you know the new due date. 

Materials obtained through ILL are for the exclusive use of the borrower.  They cannot be placed on reserve or shared with other individuals.

The following items cannot be ordered through ILL:

• Items owned by SPU. 
• Materials for reserve or group use.
• An entire issue of a periodical, magazine or newspaper
• Audio or Video Materials

If you have questions please contact the Interlibrary Loan Specialist, at (206)281-2154 or ill@spu.edu