What is Interlibrary Loan?
Interlibrary Loan is a service that allows Ann Arbor District Library cardholders to borrow materials not owned by the Ann Arbor District Library system. Library staff will find another library that has a copy of the item you're looking for, and that library will loan the item to AADL through the mail. AADL then checks the item out to you. After you return the item, AADL mails the item back to the loaning library.
Who can use Interlibrary Loan?
Anyone with a current Ann Arbor District library card and less than $25 in fees can place an interlibrary loan request.
What types of materials can I request through Interlibrary Loan?
You can request books (including music scores, pamphlets, dissertations, theses, and government documents), photocopies of articles or book chapters, and microfilm.
The following items are not available through Interlibrary Loan:
How much does Interlibrary Loan cost?
This is a free service provided to anyone who qualifies for an Ann Arbor District Library card. Some Libraries do charge AADL for interlibrary loans, but those charges are not passed on to the borrower. Charges will be incurred for lost or damaged materials. Overdue fines are $0.25 per day.
What happens if I lose or damage my interlibrary loan item?
If you lose or damage an interlibrary loan item, you will be responsible for paying any charges determined by the lending library.
What is the check out period for interlibrary loan items?
Items borrowed through interlibrary loan will be lent out for 4 weeks with the possibility to renew conditional on the agreement of the lending library.
How long does it take to receive an ILL item?
The length of time for ILLs requested from other libraries varies and can be from 3-6 weeks, or in some cases longer. The time frame for all ILLs depends on availability, shipping, and distance from the lending library.
How will I be contacted when my material arrives?
You will be notified via email or phone message, depending on the information you supplied when you got your library card.
Where do I pick up my material and how long will it be held?
ILL books are held behind the Circulation Desk at the AADL location selected when the item was requested. Materials remain on the holdshelf for six days. The last date that the item is available for pick up is included in the notice that it is ready for pick up. The item must be checked out on the account of the person who requested it. Microfilm and Library Use Only materials are held at the Downtown Library’s 2nd Floor desk.
Can I renew my ILL books?
For items borrowed through OCLC WorldCat, the window for renewing items is three (3) days prior to due date through the due date. Items may not be renewed once they are overdue. Renewals are one time only and for an additional three weeks. To renew, send an email to iloan@aadl.org or call (734) 327-4200. Indicate you would like to renew an ILL item giving your name, library card number, the title and author. You will be given a tentative three week renewal. You will be contacted if the due date given by the lending library is different or denied. OCLC WorldCat ILL items cannot be renewed online using My Account.
Whom should I contact if I have a problem or a question?
Contact us by submitting an email using this form https://aadl.org/contactus or call us as (734) 327-4200