InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is a service through which library materials not owned by J. W. England Library may be requested from other libraries. USciences participates in various library consortia that provide rich resources for expedited borrowing of books and journal articles.

All currently affiliated USciences faculty, staff and students are eligible to use ILL - even distance students. There is no charge for this service. Limited ILL services are available to alumni for a fee.

Get Journal Articles Unavailable at J. W. England Library - Request with ILLiad

You may request journal articles and dissertation through ILLiad. Books may also be requested, but they must be unavailable through E-ZBorrow. If you are using ILLiad for the first time, you will have to initially set up your account. Once the account is created, simply log in to place and monitor your ILLiad requests.

Most articles are delivered via the web in .pdf format, with notification of availability sent to valid USciences email addresses. In cases where an article cannot be transmitted electronically, a photocopy will either be mailed (generally through campus mail), or placed on file behind the Circulation Desk. Patrons are notified by phone or e-mail when books arrive for them.

Get Books Unavailable at J. W. England Library - Request with E-ZBorrow

E-ZBorrow is a service that enables you to borrow a book directly from any library participating in PALCI, the Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc. Simply log on using your 14-digit library ID (found on your USciences ID card), locate the book or other material you need, and request it. The book will be sent from the lending library, and will be available for pick-up at the Circulation Desk The book will be checked out to you for 28 days from pick-up date. Patrons also have one automatic renewal. Can't find the book you need through E-ZBorrow? Then simply send your request in through ILLiad.

Page Last updated: 11/15/11