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Interlibrary Loan (Borrowing from Other Libraries)

Use Interlibrary Loan (ConnectNY or ILLiad) to borrow or purchase items not found in Vassar's collection. This service is only available to VC faculty, administrators, staff and currently enrolled students. For best results, start early!

Before ordering from ConnectNY or ILLiad, make sure items are not at Vassar:

Books: Check online catalog.
Articles: Check for journal title in online catalog.

Check out/return items with due dates at Circulation Desk. Keep photocopies or electronic versions of journal articles. For more information, see ILL FAQ.

Questions about finding books or articles? Ask a librarian. Questions about your ILL request? Call ILL, ex. 5765 (weekdays 8:30-5:00) or email ill@vassar.edu.

Guidelines for Choosing Correct Interlibrary Loan Service

If you need	Options	How long will it take? (longer for end-of-semester requests)	May I renew? (Renew 3 days before due date or you will be blocked)
Books, Chapters, Book pages, Conference Proceedings	ConnectNY	3 working days	Yes, but just once. Go to My Record in catalog.
Books, Chapters, Book pages, Conference Proceedings	ILLiad (Try ConnectNY first)	7-14 working days	Usually, but just once. Use ILLiad's renewal.
Journal Articles	ILLiad	7-14 working days	Not applicable
Center for Research Libraries' material	ILLiad Use BOOK form; include OCLC# from CRL record; enter CRL in "Where did you find this item cited" box.	Depends	Yes. Use ILLiad's renewal.
Dissertations (U.S.) (note: usual cost, $29)	ILLiad	7-14 working days	Not applicable
Dissertations (Foreign) from CRL	ILLiad	Depends	Yes. Use ILLiad's renewal.
Microforms	ILLiad	Usually requires special arrangements; time varies	No
Microforms (CRL)	ILLiad	7-14 working days	Yes. Use ILLiad's renewal.
Musical Scores	ILLiad	7-14 working days	Usually, but just once. Use ILLiad's renewal.
Videos, DVDs, Sound Recordings	Not borrowed