LCU Library - Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Request

How Do I Make a Request?

ILL requests are processed Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• If on campus, come to the library circulation desk with a printout of the full citation. 
• Email the full citation to ILL@LCU.edu.  Please include your name, LCU student ID#, and address if document(s) or material(s) needs to mailed.
• Contact Amanda Guthrie by email or phone (806)720-7333.

Response time varies depending on the lending library.  Requests may be filled in 3 days to 3 weeks.  Please allow time for the transaction. Length of the loan is set by the lending library.

You will be notified by phone or email once the materials have arrived.

Is There a Cost?

Most requests are free, but some may cost up to $20.00. Costs associated with a request are set by the lending library and are the patron's responsibility. You will be notified should a cost be involved prior to filling request.

Requests involving a cost must be approved by your professor.

Any books borrowed through an LCU ILL transaction should be returned to the LCU circulation desk or mailed to the LCU Library. Copies of articles are yours to keep.