Interlibrary Loan for Distance Users

Distance Users

K-State Distance Users may request materials from K-State libraries or other libraries using their Interlibrary Loan account.

Submit each article request on a separate form.
Submit book chapter requests on separate forms, but no more than one chapter per book. If more than one chapter is needed, submit a loan request to borrow the book.
Submit requests for K-State Libraries’ books and other materials through your Interlibrary Loan account, rather than through “Search It.”

Articles and book chapters are usually delivered as PDFs. You will receive an email when a PDF is available to download in your Interlibrary Loan account.
For distance users living approximately 40 miles or further from Manhattan, we ship books and other materials directly to your home address via UPS. Delivery may take 4-12 days from the time we notify you an item has been shipped. We do not overnight materials.
Students, faculty, and staff on the K-State Olathe campus should register as Distance Users. We ship books and other materials directly to your home address via UPS.
For students serving in the military or students/faculty living overseas, we will ship K-State Libraries’ materials to an APO address or other international address. We don’t borrow materials from other libraries to ship overseas.

Request renewals for K-State Libraries’ materials in your MyLibrary account.
When the other library permits renewals, you may request a renewal in your Interlibrary Loan account.

You are responsible for the cost of returning all items loaned and replacement costs if materials are damaged or lost. Therefore they should be insured and returned using a traceable mail service (UPS or FedEx preferred).
Students, faculty, and staff on the K-State Olathe campus may return materials to the Director of Student Services or the receptionist in office 210C 22201 W Innovation Drive.