ILL service provides students, faculty, access to research and instruction materials which are not available in the Kraemer Family Library or Prospector.
University of Colorado:
Students must be currently enrolled and have a valid University ID.
Members of the general public should contact their local library to obtain ILL service.
Any materials normally found in a library can usually be requested using ILL. ILL obtains materials from institutions across the world. Each institution determines the types of material they are willing to lend. In general, the following types of material can be requested:
Please note: items available in the Library and through Items appearing in Prospector cannot normally be requested. Please search the Kraemer Family Library catalog and Prospector catalog before submitting requests for ILL service.
ILL services are provided at no charge, except in cases where copyright fees exceed $30.00. In such rare cases, you will be notified beforehand of any charges.
Lost and damaged materials are processed in accordance with normal Circulation policy and procedure. Please note: the fee for lost materials is $120 per item, or the actual replacement cost, whichever is higher.
The Library uses ILLiad, automated interlibrary loan software, to manage ILL services. You must create an account before you can begin submitting requests. After you have created an account, login to ILLiad to begin submitting requests.
Please contact the Reference Desk at (719) 255-3295 for assistance.
Processing and delivery times rely on many variables, such as the day of your request (requests are only processed Monday through Friday) and the speed at which the lending institutions process and ships the material. Due to these variables we cannot guarantee delivery times.
Please allow a minimum of two weeks to receive your requested material.
You will be notified email when your material arrives. You can also check the status of your requests by logging into your ILLiad account.
ILL materials may be checked out, and returned to, the Circulation Desk in the Library.
The overdue fine is $3.00 for the first day plus $.25 for each additional day.
Lost and damaged materials are processed in accordance with normal Circulation policy and procedure. Please note: the fee for lost materials is $120 per item, or the actual replacement cost, whichever is higher.