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Interlibrary Loan Requests

Interlibrary loan is for obtaining books, articles, and media materials needed for educational purposes only. Requests for items wanted for entertainment should be directed to the public library. Requested items generally take 5 business days to arrive. After submitting an ILL request, you can check on its status through Your Borrowing Record in the library catalog. You will receive an email when the requested item is available.

Renewals must be requested at least 3 business days before the due date by emailing library@mcad.edu. Renewals are not guaranteed, and require approval from the lending library. ILL items will not be renewed after the due date.

A Library Staff Person would be happy to answer any of your questions and walk you through the steps of an Interlibrary Loan request.

Requesting Books
Check the Library Catalog first to see if our library owns the item you need, please.

MnLINK
The fastest and easiest way to request ILL materials. MnLINK searches public and academic libraries throughout Minnesota and fills in important item request information for you. Step by step instructions.

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Book Request Blank Form
Use this form if you can't find the item in MnLINK. Fill in as much information as possible and read over your request before submitting to ensure that the correct item will be sent. Include the ISBN if you have it. You can search WorldCat to identify books to request.

Requesting Articles
Article Request Blank Form
This is the best way to request journal articles. Fill in as much information as possible, and read over your request before submitting to ensure that the correct article will be sent. You can search our Online Databases to identify articles to request.