Library Guides: InterLibrary Loan (ILL): Interlibrary Loan FAQs

What can I request?

Please make sure to check the PNW Library's catalog to make sure we do not already own the item.

How long will it take to get my request? Books - 6 - 10 days Article - hours -3 days

The book I am looking for is at Purdue West Lafayette Or Purdue Fort Wayne

How will I get my request? Loans: Items will be held at the Library's public service desk We will hold items until their due date. Article: Emailed the email you provided Sent to your Tipasa account

How do I cancel my request?

Please contact us and let us know what you've requested and we will cancel it for you.

My book was recalled. What does that mean and why? Recalls happen when the items are needed back at the lending library before their due date. If you receive a recall notification please return the item right away and if you still need the item you can submit a new request and we can try to obtain another copy for you.

How long can I keep my requested book?

Due dates are determined by the lending library. Most libraries give 4 weeks with 1 renewal, other libraries will give 8 weeks with no renewal.

How do I know when my due date is? The paperwork around or in the book will have the due date You can also check your Tipasa account

How do I renew my Interlibrary loan books?

You will need to log into your Tipasa account and under the "review requests" you can click view/renew checked-out items.

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Hammond

Monday – Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Student Union Library (SULB) Building –2nd Floor

Phone: (219) 989-2679

Westville

Monday – Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Library-Student-Facilities (LSF) Building – 2nd Floor

Phone: (219) 785-5248