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Interlibrary Loan

If our library does not have the resource you need we may be able to locate it for you at another institution by submitting an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request. Through the Community College Libraries in North Carolina (CCLINC) and WorldCat programs we have access to shared catalogs with more than 50 million records and usually receive the needed materials within 5 to 10 business days.

How do I make an ILL request?

  • You may request materials in-person at the circulation desk, by phone (828-627-4550), or by emailing the LRC staff.

What materials may I request?

  • Circulating books
  • Periodicals
  • Serials
  • Articles from journals and newspapers
  • Theses and dissertations*
  • Government documents, records, maps, and many other document types*
  • Audio/Visual materials*

*Please note that reference materials and fragile/rare resources are not available through ILL. In addition, requests for DVDs or audio/visual materials be difficult to fulfill as many libraries prefer to reserve those items for in-house use only. All ILL requests must be filled in compliance with copyright laws.

How much does an ILL request cost?

  • ILL services are provided free of charge by A.L. Freedlander LRC. If your material is available only from an institution that charges a fee, you will be responsible for payment. LRC staff will notify you of any fees before processing your request.

How will I know when my request has arrived?

  • An LRC staff member will notify you by phone or email. Requests may be picked up at the circulation desk though it may be possible to fax or email photocopied documents. Please contact an LRC staff member for more information.

Interlibrary Loan Contact

Bill Kinyon, Library Director
wrkinyon@haywood.edu

828-627-4551