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Chapter 6: Using Library Resources

Libraries and Services

Types of Services

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Several services are available that will help you access and obtain the information you need.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Interlibrary loan is a service in which one library lends materials to another library that needs them. You can place an ILL request for books and journal articles that are unavailable through the USM library system. You must pick up book materials at the UMUC office of Information and Library Services in the Student and Faculty Services Center (SFSC), Room 2255 in Adelphi Md. Alternatively, ILS can send you the book table-of-contents and mail or electronically deliver one or more books chapters (as long as they are less than 20% of the book). You can also choose to have journal articles not available full text online delivered electronically to your desktop or mailed to you.

In addition, most public libraries offer ILL services, sometimes for a small fee, as do some community colleges. Remember that it may take two-to-four weeks to obtain the materials, so start your research early. See the sections Obtaining Books Not Owned by USM Libraries and Obtaining Articles Not Available Online for more information about ILS delivery services.

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