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Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan How-To

Let us know what you need!!  Please read the step-by-step instructions below and contact the library if you have any questions or concerns.

  1. Search WISE to see if we have the item you are looking for.
  2. If you don't see what you need in the first few results, change the result sorting to "Best Match". (see screenshot below)
  3. Click "Request via Interlibrary Loan" on the item in WISE. (see screenshot below)
  4. Fill out the form; please provide your name, Westminster email, and any questions or special requests about your ILL.
    1. Article/book chapter:
      • Look for an email from mcgillill@westminster.edu with instructions to download your article/book chapter when it is ready (usually 1-2 days).
    2. Book/DVD/physical item:
      • Look for an email from mcgillill@westminster.edu when it is ready to be picked up at the library front desk.
  5. Can't find the item you need in WISE? Fill out this form with information about what you need (title, author, etc.) and we'll still get it!

ILL How-To