Interlibrary Loan Services

Fall 2021 Services

All ILL services are available. Requests for print and electronic journal articles and book chapters will arrive in about 24-48 hours. Requests for physical items will usually arrive in 1-2 weeks. Mail slowdowns and closures at other libraries may cause additional delays.

Return ILL materials to the Access Services desk on the 2nd floor of LSU Library, or use the return slots in the lobby near the south entrance. When the library is closed, use the overnight dropbox to the right of the south entrance to the Main Library.. Returns will be quarantined for 48 hours before check in. You may receive an automatic overdue notice for returned material still in quarantine and should disregard it.

 

Our Services

ServiceWho's Eligible?Contact InfoEstimated Delivery Time

Interlibrary Borrowing

   
Use your ILL account to request materials not held locally by LSU Libraries.LSU Faculty, Staff, LSU and LSU Online Graduate and Undergraduate Students225-578-2138 or libilb@lsu.eduPhysical items: 1-2 weeks 
Articles/Book Chapters: 24-48 hours

Book Delivery

Use your ILL account to have Main Library and ILL materials delivered to your departmental mailbox. On your ILL account choose "Book" request and choose "Deliver to Departmental Mailbox" as your preferred delivery method. LSU Faculty and Staff 225-578-2138 or libilb@lsu.edu2-3 business days

Document Delivery

   
Request scans of articles, book chapters, and microforms held at the Main Library. Use the "Article" or "Book Chapter" option on your ILL account.LSU Faculty, Staff, LSU and LSU Online Graduate and Undergraduate Students225-578-2138 or libilb@lsu.edu24 hours; 2-3 days for microfilm

Lending (For Other Libraries)

   
Other libraries request to borrow materials owned by LSU Libraries. LSU Libraries OCLC symbol is LUU.Most non-profit libraries and museums225-578-2138 or libill@lsu.eduLoans: 4 months
Articles: 24 hours