Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a service for borrowing materials from other academic institutions. Not all materials are available through interlibrary loan and we cannot guarantee that all requests will be filled. Please note it may take one to three weeks for an item to arrive and obscure materials may take even longer. We ask that you place your requests as soon as possible to ensure timely delivery. Interlibrary loan requests are primarily handled by the Interlibrary Loan Assistant, Kathie Molyneaux. Please feel free to her or a reference librarian with any questions. Kathie can be reached at: pagereq@wulaw.wustl.edu.
What is LawILL?
LawILL is the electronic system you use to request an item through Interlibrary Loan. Unlike MOBIUS, LawILL has access to thousands of libraries and resources worldwide.
How do I submit a LawILL request?
Use FirstSearch/WorldCat to locate the item you would like us to borrow. Once you have located the item you need, click on the link that says, “Send Request to LAW-ILL (Tipasa)”. You will then need to click on Create Account and follow the directions.
If you already have a LawILL account, you can access it and track your requests here.
How do I check the status of my LawILL request?
Log into your LawILL account. There you can monitor the status of your requests, receive articles, and manage your account.
How long does it take for ILL materials to arrive?
It may take up to two weeks (occasionally more) to get items. You will be notified by e-mail when the material arrives. Materials will be placed on the hold shelf behind the circulation desk. Articles will be delivered to your LawILL web account. If the requested material is no longer needed, return it to the circulation desk. Any materials not picked up within two weeks will be returned to the lending institution.
How long may I keep ILL items?
Photocopies are yours to keep; however, other borrowed materials will have a due date assigned by the lending library, which may vary. If
you need to renew a loan, please email pagereq@wulaw.wustl.edu to request an extension. Kindly return materials by their due dates
promptly, as interlibrary loan is a courtesy. We must adhere to the conditions set by the lending library to maintain good relationships with our
partner institutions.
Your cooperation is appreciated. Failure to return materials may result in revocation of your borrowing privileges and in billing for the materials.
