FAQ
Who can use interlibrary loan (ILL) services?
Interlibrary loan (ILL) services are available to the following UC San Diego affiliates:
- Faculty and Academics
- Staff
- Graduate Students
- Undergraduate Students
- Concurrently enrolled UC San Diego Extension Students
- Immediate family (18+) of UC San Diego Faculty/Academics
- Non-Salaried Clinical Faculty
- Visiting Scholars
ILL services are not available to the following groups:
- Alumni (UC)
- Community Borrowing Card
- Extension Students and Faculty
Please contact ill@ucsd.edu with questions about eligibility.
How do I submit an ILL request?
- Search the Library catalog. Click on the "Request through Interlibrary Loan" link.
- ILL requests may be placed directly from one of the Library Databases, or the general request form.
What kinds of materials can I order through ILL?
ILL is intended to support university research, coursework, or UC job-related functions. Leisure reading material is often delivered more quickly through San Diego Circuit.
ILL has access to articles, books, music scores, videos, and more.
How long does it take to receive items requested through ILL?
On average, most loans are available for library check-out within 5-10 business days. Electronic copies of articles are usually available via email 1-3 business days from being requested.
Track the status of your request by signing in to My Library Account.
How do I log into My Library Account?
Instructions for accessing My Library Account
Can I appeal an ILL fine/fee?
Fees incurred due to damage, overdue or lost ILL materials are non-refundable and cannot be appealed.
To avoid overdue and/or replacement fees, return or renew items by the due date.