Interlibrary Loan

How to Request Interlibrary Loan

The main way to request interlibrary loan is by signing into the Primo library search with your Chemeketa login
- Items outside the library (expanded view) will show request tiles
- If the item you want does not appear, Click on "Still didn't find what you need? Create a custom request" to activate an online request form
Paper forms are available at the library
Articles are delivered electronically

Due to restrictions in the Summit system, noncredit students who wish to request books or other physical items must fill out the custom request form in Primo.

For questions, or for more details, please see the Frequently-Asked Questions about ILL, below, ask the ILL department, or phone 503.399.5216.

Please plan on extra time for materials to be delivered from another library system.

Information for Public Library Patrons

Patrons using a public library card should get in touch with their home library to arrange for interlibrary loan.

Applicable Principles and Laws

The Chemeketa Community College Library endorses the principles relating to interlibrary loan included in the Oregon Library Resource Sharing Policy, the ALA Interlibrary Loan Code, U.S. Copyright law, the U.S. Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU) Guidelines, and federal and state laws governing the confidentiality of records.

Frequently Asked Questions about Interlibrary Loan

What is Interlibrary Loan?

Interlibrary loan is a service through which materials not owned by Chemeketa or its partner libraries can be ordered.
What Types of Materials Are Available?
The ILL department will attempt to borrow nearly anything you request. Exceptions:
- current-year books
- items available from Chemeketa
- items available from CCRLS (the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional library Service)
- physical items available from Summit (the Orbis Cascade Alliance)
- electronic items
Some items are more difficult to borrow and may take longer to arrive.
Is There a Charge for ILL?
- Chemeketa Community College does not have a service charge for Interlibrary loan
  services, but will pass along any fees the lending library charges, if you agree
- Requests for loans or photocopies will be ordered first through non-charging libraries
- If the item is not available from a free lender, and if the person requesting the item is willing, the ILL department will order the item from libraries charging a fee for loans or photocopies.
How Do I Place a Request?
You can request items Chemeketa doesn't have from the Primo library search.
- Be sure to log into the search
- If you do not find an item at Chemeketa, click the expand your search link at the top of the results
- Once you are logged in, you will see tiles offering loans for items Chemeketa does not have
- If the item you want is is not shown, click the custom request link at the top of the results
How Long Does Interlibrary Loan Take?

Allow at least 7-10 days for interlibrary loan of physical items. Sometimes materials could take longer. Delivery time is dependent on the location of the lending library, the availability of the materials, and the shipping method used by the lending library.

Most article requests are filled electronically, and wait time is relatively short.
How Long Can I Keep the Material?

Books and other materials' loan periods are set by the lending library. The default loan period is 84
days. The due date will be clearly marked on the loan. If you are in doubt, please consult your library account.