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Interlibrary Loan

ILL Policies and Information

Books

Request Items from I-Share Libraries

  • I-Share is the primary source for materials requests not owned by Lake Forest College.
  • To place a request, search the library catalog and login to your account.  Details on availability of items will be visible upon login.
  • Typically allow 5-10 business days for requests to arrive.

Request Books from Non-I-Share Libraries

  • Confirm that the book you want is not available in I-Share.
  • Request the book by logging into Tipasa (platform used for Interlibrary Loan/ILL):
    1. Click "Create Request."
    2. Choose "Book" tab.
  • Textbooks may not be requested via Tipasa.
  • Allow up to 3–4 weeks for Tipasa book requests to arrive.

Articles

Request Articles

  • Confirm that the journal, magazine, or newspaper you want is not available in via the Catalog Look-up.
  • Request an article by logging into Tipasa (platform used for Interlibrary Loan/ILL).
    1. Click "Create Request."
    2. Complete Required fields and additional information available.
  • Articles typically arrive within 1-2 business days.

Book Chapters

Request Book Chapters

  • Request an book chapter by logging into Tipasa (platform used for Interlibrary Loan/ILL).
    1. Click "Create Request."
    2. Choose "Book" tab
    3. Complete required field and additional information available.
    4. Select "Copy" for service type to receive a PDF of a chapter.
  • Book chapters typically arrive within 1-2 business days.