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Interlibrary Loan

Borrow materials from other libraries if the U/C Library doesn't have something you need.

Guide to the Interlibrary Loan Service

What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?

ILL is a service provided by Broward College Libraries to further the scholarly research of its faculty, students, and staff by obtaining research materials that are not owned by our library.

Who is eligible to use this service?

ILL is available to current faculty, students and staff at Broward College and Florida Atlantic University's Davie Campus.

What type of materials are available through ILL?

  • Books or Book Chapters
  • Dissertations and theses
  • Journal articles
  • Government documents

**The lending library determines what kinds of materials it will loan.

How long does it take?

  • Book requests: 5 to 10 days
  • Article requests: 2 to 3 days

Does it cost anything?

Most ILL requests are free to the person making the request. The request form has a check box to indicate that you don't want to pay in the rare case where there might be a fee. Simply choose "No, borrow the item only if it's free."

How will I be notified about my ILL?

We will call or e-mail you when your material arrives.

Lost or Damaged Material:

In compliance with the U.S. Interlibrary Loan Code, borrowing libraries are responsible for the safety and return of borrowed material, including compensation (as determined by the lending library) to the lending library for the expense of replacement or repair of lost or damaged books or materials by their patrons. The UCL cost includes a billing fee. Refunds are issued for materials that are returned within one year of the date due, minus the billing fee.

Requesting Materials from Interlibrary Loan

To request a book, fill out the online form.
  • Fill out a separate form for each request.
  • You may submit as many forms as needed.
  • Your request will be processed within two business days during normal business hours.
  • Books usually take 5 to 10 days to arrive.
  • Loan periods depend on the sending library but are usually for 28 days.
  • Renewal of materials is approved by the lending library. ILL materials may be renewed if there is no hold or request on the material. Contact the Interlibrary Loan Department at least two business days before the due date. 
After submitting your form, please wait for your confirmation in order to print or save it for your records.
To request an article, fill out the online form.
  • Fill out a separate form for each request.
  • You may submit as many forms as needed.
  • Your request will normally be processed within one business day.
  • Article requests usually arrive in 2 to 3 days.
  • Most articles will arrive as copies which you do not need to return.
  • When requesting a copy from a book, please provide the chapter and pages needed.
After submitting your form, please wait for your confirmation in order to print or save it for your records.

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The UC Library Catalog also allows you to locate books owned by other state college libraries in Florida. If you find a book in our catalog that is owned by another state college library, you can request it. We will notify you when it arrives.