Loan Periods for the Elmhurst University Community
Requesting Books Owned by Other I-Share Libraries
While a book you want may not be available through the library, a book may be available at another I-Share library. You can request the book in the following fashion:
We will make every effort to acquire the materials you request. However, some formats of materials are more challenging to obtain and may be declined.
Some examples of hard-to-get items:
Allow 7-10 days on average to receive requested materials.
Requesting Books Not Owned by Other Libraries
When a book you want is not available through any I-Share libraries, you may request the item by completing our online interlibrary loan form for books.
Allow 7-10 days on average to receive requested materials.
Requesting Copies of Articles Not Owned by the Library
Before requesting an article online, you’ll want to check the library’s Publication Finder as well as I-Share. Also, make sure you click the “Find it at EC” button available in the databases for more information about obtaining articles.
When you need an article from a periodical the library does not own, you may request it by completing our online interlibrary loan form for articles.
Allow 7-10 days on average to receive requested materials.
Using Your Jaypass at Other Libraries
Lending to non-Elmhurst University Patrons
What You Can Request
We will not send physical materials such as textbooks, encyclopedias, multi volume/edition books to distant or online learners (out of the state of Illinois). You may request articles or chapters since these items can be scanned and sent as an email attachment.
In addition to this, online students anywhere in Illinois can use I-Share to have their items sent to a nearby campus. The students can pick up and return their requested items at their closes I-Share library.
What Can’t I Borrow
Items we cannot send through ILL:
Getting Help With Interlibrary Loan
If you need assistance with reserve materials, circulation, or interlibrary loan, call or e-mail:
Reciprocal Library Privileges for Elmhurst University Students, Faculty, and Staff
Elmhurst University Library has reciprocal borrowing agreements with other I-Share libraries, a consortium of which Elmhurst University is a part. As long as you maintain a valid Jaypass you may visit any of these libraries and utilize their resources including checking out books at their location (except the Newberry Library). In addition you may have privileges with some libraries in the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS).
Reciprocal Library Privileges for Visiting Patrons
The following libraries have an agreement with the Elmhurst University library that allows their patrons to borrow books from Elmhurst University. All RAILS card holders high school age and older may check out two books every visit. They must present a valid Library card from their home library and have a registration card on file with us (cards are available at our circulation desk).
Elmhurst University library also has agreements with many college libraries throughout the state that are members of the CARLI consortium and LIBRAS consortium. These patrons simply need to show a valid ID from their institution and be in their home school’s database. There is no limit as to how many books they may check out.
CARLI I-Share Member Libraries: https://www.carli.illinois.edu/membership/i-share_part
LIBRAS Member Libraries: http://libras.org/?q=members