How long does it take to receive material through Interlibrary Loan?
Answer
Articles are often received within a day or two, but plan on at least three business days to be safe.
You should allow at least 2 weeks for a physical item (book, video) to be delivered.
ILL turnaround times depends on many factors, including:
- availability of the requested item
- location of the lending library
- the way that the item is shipped (first class, priority mail, or library rate)
Feel free to contact the ILL department if you want an update on the status of a particular request.