Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a way to order books, articles and sometimes other items from libraries throughout the US and also other countries. Whitman College uses ILLiad as our Interlibrary Loan System. You can log on to ILLiad here: http://whitman.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html
Materials, such as books, can be loaned in the original. Articles in journals or on microfilm may be photocopied. ILL activity is regulated by international, national, regional, and local agreements made by the participating libraries.
The ILL Office, located in the front lobby of Penrose Memorial Library, handles all requests for Whitman faculty, staff and students at no charge.
ILLiad is the electronic system you use to request an item through Interlibrary Loan. The name ILLiad can be thought of as an acronym for InterLibrary Loan internet accessible database.
ILLiad allows you to create an account where you will be able to create requests, monitor request status, view electronically delivered articles, and manage all of your Interlibrary Loan functions.
Each time you place a request through the ILLiad pages or from a database you will be prompted to login using your Whitman email username and password. This will allow you to access your account directly.
When you receive articles through ILLiad you will receive e-mail notification and then be able to view your articles from the same interface.
For more information please go to the ILLiad FAQ page.
Conditions for use of borrowed materials are set by the lending library and must be observed by the borrower. Possible restrictions include:
Requests will be processed only in accordance with current copyright laws and guidelines. Users must comply with copyright restrictions when using materials. Copyright restrictions may make some materials unavailable.
Before submitting requests, verify that the material is not owned by Whitman College by checking the Penrose Library Catalog.
Citations must be accurate and complete and should include the following information:
Go to http://whitman.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html and log in using your Whitman email username and password. Choose the type of request you would like to create (Loan or Article) and filll out the form.
When you search one of Penrose Library's online databases you will be able to use Article Linker to check for Full-Text links or order directly through ILLiad.
ILL requests may take two to six weeks to fill. Materials which are difficult to locate or which are inaccurately or incompletely cited will usually require more time. It is recommended that you request materials well in advance of the d ate you need them. Requesters should discuss their time constraints with the ILL assistant.
Average time allowed for material use is three weeks. Renewal requests are made in advance of due date through ILLiad. All renewals are subject to approval from the lending library.