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Interlibrary Loan

UC San Diego students, faculty, and staff may request books, articles, and other items that are not available at UC San Diego. Items obtained on loan usually arrive within 7 business days.  Articles are delivered electronically within 3 business days.

Submit Your Request

  • Option 1: Find items in UC Library Search and choose the Request through Interlibrary Loan link.
  • Option 2: Search one of the databases to find books or articles and place request using Get it at UC. Devices must be connected to the campus network for full-text access to Library-subscribed and purchased resources.
  • Option 3: Use the Request Form if you do not have a complete citation. The ILL office will assist with submitting the complete request.

Renew Your ILL Items 

  • On My Library Account, go to the LOANS tab and choose the item to renew.
  • Click on the Renew link associated with the item.
  • If the Renew option doesn't appear, this means the item is not available for renewal at that time.  Contact ill@ucsd.edu about other available options.

Contact

Phone: 858-534-2528
Email: ill@ucsd.edu

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