Interlibrary Loan Services

Spring 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 overnight dropbox to the right of the entrance to the Main Library, or use the return slots in the library lobby near the south entrance. 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

   
Request materials not owned by LSU Libraries from other library institutions through your ILLiad account.  Note:  Whole e-books cannot be loaned through ILL, but chapters can be requested.Current LSU Faculty, Staff, Graduate
Students, and Undergraduate Students		225-578-2138 or libilb@lsu.eduPhysical items: 1-2 weeks 
Articles/Book Chapters: 24-48 hours

Book Delivery

Request both Main Library and ILL materials be delivered to departmental mailboxes using the ILLiad request form.  Note:  Select Deliver to Departmental Mailboxes as your preferred delivery method.Current Faculty, and Staff only225-578-2138 or libilb@lsu.edu2-3 business days 

Document Delivery

   
Request PDF scans of articles/book chapters/microforms owned in print at Main Library through your ILLiad account.Current LSU Faculty & Staff, Undergraduate, Graduate, LSU Online and Distance Education students225-578-2138 or libilb@lsu.edu24 hours; 2-3 days for microfilm

Lending (Other Libraries)

   
Other libraries request to borrow materials owned by LSU Libraries. LSU Libraries OCLC symbol is LUU.Most non-profit libraries and museums. 225-578-2138 or libill@lsu.eduLoans: 4 months
Articles: 24 hours