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What do you need to borrow a book from another library?
step 0 Check UCI first. Use ANTPAC, the UCI Libraries catalog. If your book or journal is at Ayala Science, Grunigen Medical, or Langson, you can walk over and check it out.
step 1 Information about the book, article, chapter, etc.
For books, find the book in Melyvl, then click "Request"
For articles, one option is the UC-eLinks form.
step 2 Information about you
Fill in the request form. You'll need your Library Card / Account Number.
Cite checking? Use the journal Account Number.
Doing your own research? Use your personal account.
step 3 One last check
Review the confirmation, then click "Process my Request now." Click only once! (Duplicates cause delays.)

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Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

UCI Law community members can borrow books from other academic libraries through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). This page covers some of the basics of this service.

computer Check ILL requests online: My ILL Requests.

counter Pick up your items promptly.

InfoUCI ILLs - FAQ
My ILL Requests - FAQ

email Email is how you'll be notified about the status of your requests for books, articles, or any other material.

alarm Renew ILL items with My ILL Requests. Look for the "Renew" link in the right column. Some lenders do not allow renewals - plan accordingly.

no no The Law Library will not borrow study aids or casebooks through ILL. Also, some other materials (e.g. rare books, DVDs) are rarely available via ILL.

calendar It can take up to 2 weeks (or more) for items to arrive. Items from other University of California libraries frequently arrive within a few days.

dollar Overdue items, lost items, and damaged items might incur charges, depending on the policy of the lending library. You are responsible for all of these types of charges, which can include processing fees in addition to the replacement cost of lost or damaged items.

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Last Modified: Jul 16, 2012

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