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Interlibrary Loan (also called ILL) helps you get copies of articles, books, book chapters, or physical media like DVDs that the CSUSB Libraries do not have. We have partnerships with libraries all over the world. You never know from what city, state, or country your book will arrive. Because of the distance your requested book may travel, please all time for it to arrive. When it does arrive, you'll receive an email to come pick it up.
ILL service is free for current CSUSB students and employees.
Articles and book chapters are delivered as PDFs and are yours to keep once you download and save them offline. Physical objects like books are sent to the library of your choice (Pfau Library or PDC's library) for you to check out, but you must return them when they are due back.
All you have to do is place your request in OneSearch. In OneSearch, make sure that you have signed in so that you can see the available request options. You will be notified by email when your item is ready to download or pick up.
Some materials may arrive quicker than others. Some materials are more difficult to find a library to loan, such as textbooks or rare items. Each requested item will have a unique timeline to fulfill.
See details and step-by-step instructions:
Using Interlibrary Loan Services