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Chowan University

CU 101 - First Year Students

This guide is useful for first-year students to learn more about using library resources.

What is InterLibrary Loan (ILL)?

InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is the name we use for borrowing items we do not own from another library. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.

How to make an ILL request

Start with searching our catalog to see if we own the item you need.

If we don't own the book you are looking for there are two ways you can request it.

Request an Item Directly from the Catalog

If we do not own an item in the catalog, then there is a "Request Item" button on the far right hand side of the screen. Click that button to fill out the ILL request form.

The request item button is on the right side