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Getting items K-State Libraries do not own

Interlibrary Services Request Form

How can you use K-State Libraries Interlibrary Services (ILS) to obtain an item?

You must use your K-State eID & password to access this system and submit an Interlibrary Services Request Form. Contact the K-State IT Help Desk at (785) 532-7722 if you need assistance. Community patrons who have a valid KSU library card and need an eID should contact ILS at (785) 532-7440. You can then request an item if it meets one of the following requirements:

1. K-State Libraries do not own the item or provide full-text electronic access to it.
2. It is an item that K-State Libraries' Online Catalog indicates is currently at the bindery.
3. It is an article to which the only access that K-State Libraries supplies is electronic full-text without graphics, figures, or tables that you need. If this is the case, provide the following message in the ILS Request Form "Notes:" box - "Need graphics which are omitted from full-text articles."
4. It is not a current textbook.

Information For:

• Remote Users/Division of Continuing Education Students
• Traveling K-State Faculty
• Visiting Faculty
• Non University Patrons
• Other Libraries

How much time will it take to obtain an ILS request?

Journal article requests typically take 2-5 calendar days and other requests typically take 5-10 calendar days to arrive at Hale Library.

There are no guarantees that a request will be fulfilled. You will be notified (by e-mail or phone, whichever you specify) whether or not your request has been filled.

Media items (VHS, DVD, CD, etc.) may be requested, but are often difficult to obtain.

How much will an ILS request cost?

If you have a current KSU ID, you will more than likely be able to obtain your request for free. ILS will notify you before ordering an item if there is a fee.

If you have a Non-University Library User card, you will be required to pay all costs associated with obtaining your item. Using your local public library may be a more desirable alternative.

How do you access the online ILS Request Forms?

To access an online ILS Request Form, go to:
http://www.lib.ksu.edu/illiad/ or
Request an Interlibrary Loan on the library homepage.

How do you fill out the appropriate online ILS Request Form?

After selecting the appropriate form, fill out all the fields in the first portion of the form. Please note the following:

If you have a KSU ID and are registered as a Remote Patron, you may have your loans sent to you via UPS. (DCE students should request loans via the DCE facilitator http://www.dce.ksu.edu/library/checkout.html ) Please indicate in the Notes: box if you wish to have your loan request sent to your home address.

If you have a Non-University Library User card, register as "Non-KSU Patron." You will be required to pay all charges associated with obtaining and shipping your item.

If you submit an urgent request, please contact ILS by phone or e-mail after submitting the request to ensure same-day processing.

When requesting articles from journals, books or conference proceedings, please fill out as much of the requested information as possible to ensure best processing.

If you are requesting a book/thesis/dissertation/video, etc. indicate the author/editor, title, and as much of the other information requested as possible.

Identify if you will accept any other language than English. Also, indicate if you have checked K-State Libraries’ Online Catalog to see if we own the item. If you check "Yes" please indicate your reason for requesting the item via interlibrary loan.

When you have finished filling out the form, click the Submit button. You will return to the ILLiad Main Menu.

For additional information about using ILLiad, please read the FAQ which is linked from the ILLiad Main Menu. The first time yo uuse ILLiad you 'll need to register at http://www.lib.ksu.edu/illiad/.