Interlibrary Loan
What is interlibrary loan?
Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a service that allows a user from one library to borrow materials from another library. Materials are physically mailed to the requesting library where the user can then view or check out the materials.
This service is available without cost to PCC faculty, staff, students, and community residents with a valid PCC Library card. In some instances there may be a charge for journal articles; however, you will be contacted about any charges before the order is placed.
**Allow at least 5-10 business days for delivery of items.**
You will be contacted by phone or e-mail once the items have arrived.
How do I make a request?
BOOKS
- Check to see if the book you want is available through CCLINC, a group of North Carolina Community College Libraries with whom we share our library catalog. You can search these libraries and request the item(s) you would like to have sent to PCC Library.
- If the book you need is NOT available through CCLINC, then you will need to fill out the ILL form. Our staff will then search for the book at other libraries.
- NOTE: Fill out the online form as completely as possible (article title, author(s), volume/issue, date, page numbers, etc.)
ARTICLES
- Check with a librarian to see if the article you need is available from one of our electronic databases.
- If it is not available, you will need to fill out the ILL form.
- NOTE: Fill out the online form as completely as possible (article title, author(s), volume/issue, date, page numbers, etc.)
How long can I keep these materials?
- The lending library determines the due date, and it will be posted on the label attached to each item. Make every effort to return ILL materials by the due date so that our relationship with lending libraries is not jeopardized.
What if I have questions?
- If you have any questions regarding your requests, contact
Teresa Thompson: (252) 493-7352 or tthompso@email.pittcc.edu
