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A General Research Guide

Introduction to Research at the Rohrbach LIbrary

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) allows you to get articles, books, and films that Rohrbach Library does not own from other libraries.

ILL Essentials

Staff:
Karen Colburn,
Interlibrary Loan Technician

Email:
kupill@kutztown.edu

Phone:
610-683-4176

Interlibrary Loan Webpage with lots more information:
https://library.kutztown.edu/interlibrary

Interlibrary Loan FAQ

Who can use the interlibrary loan service?

Current Kutztown University students, faculty and staff.

Is there a charge for using the interlibrary loan service?

Not to you. The library pays for the costs associated with borrowing and returning items borrowed through our interlibrary loan service.

How long will it take to get my interlibrary loan items?

Books usually take 3 to 7 business days to arrive.

Articles - many article requests arrive within 24 hours, others can take longer.

Many factors can affect the time it takes your requested items to arrive. If you have specific questions about an item, contact the ILL office. Email: kupill@kutztown.edu   Phone: 610-683-4176

How long may I keep my interlibrary loan items?

Books - The source library will determine the due date. You can find the due date for your ILL books on the blue sticker on the book's cover.

Articles - Articles are delivered electronically to your interlibrary loan account. A link to the article will be available in your account for 30 days and can be used to view the article up to 5 times. Print or save the article to access it beyond these limits.