Interlibrary Loan

The Library provides interlibrary loan service to students and faculty at no charge, including borrowing books and obtaining copies of journal articles. Please note:

For all interlibrary loan requests

• Include as complete a citation as possible
• Submit your requests in writing:  Either paper or email (librarian@cmps.edu) is fine. 
• Allow 2-3 weeks for items to arrive: They may come sooner, but we can't promise rush service. If you need materials quickly, ask the librarian for a referral to area libraries, where you can use their collections onsite.

For books

• You can have two interlibrary loan books out at a time: To request more than two books, submit a list arranged in order of priority. As you return borrowed items, requests will be submitted for the next books in line.
• If you need the book(s) for longer than the loan period, request a renewal prior to the due date: Renewals are usually granted by the lending library, but aren't guaranteed. Please be prepared to return books on their due date.
• A book can be borrowed by an individual one time, and renewed one time: Interlibrary loan isn't a substitute for purchasing books. If you need the book for an extended period, please buy a personal copy. Or, If you think it would make a good addition to our collection, let the librarian know, and it will be evaluated for possible library purchase.

The late fee is $5/day for interlibrary loan books returned after their due date.

If books are lost or damaged while in your care, you'll be charged the full replacement cost as determined by the lending library.