Interlibrary Loan

• Information, policies and procedure
  Interlibrary Loan augments the McHenry County College library collection by allowing patrons from our library to borrow materials held at other libraries. The MCC library collection should be utilized first before initiating Interlibrary Loan requests.
  
  
• What types of materials may I request? What are the Request limits?
  Interlibrary Loan is available to students, faculty, staff, and community members with an MCC library card. Books, periodical articles, and tapes may be requested through this service. Note: Patrons with overdue items or fines will be ineligible to receive Interlibrary Loan materials until their accounts have been cleared and materials returned.
  Request limits are as follows:
  • Books: Maximum of five out at a time
  • Periodical Articles: Five request per research topic
  • Maximum Article Length: 20 pages
  • Faculty/Staff: No limits
    
    
• How do I submit a request?
  To submit a request, pick up form at the Circulation Desk. There are separate forms for books and periodical articles. The borrower must fill out the proper form, including all bibliographic and verification information. A reference librarian is available to assist if you need help. Please return the form to a circulation staff member.
  
  
• How long before I will receive the material?
  On the average, it takes about two weeks to receive requested material from the leading library.
  
  
• How am I notified the item(s) have arrived?
  A library staff member will notify you by phone when the item you requested arrive. You may then come and pick the item up at the Circulation desk during library hours. Periodical articles are photocopied and sent directly to your home unless otherwise specified.
  
  
• Will there be any fee for the service:
  There is generally no fee for Interlibrary Loans. Occasionally, if the material had to be sent from out of state, or from a private library, a fee will be rendered. We will try to notify you ahead of time if there is. Usually, fees do not exceed ten dollars per item.
  
  
• How long may I keep the item? May I renew it?
  Loan periods for books and videos vary depending on the lending library. If you need to renew please notify the Circulation Desk prior to the due date. We will ask the lending library to extend the loan period. Renewals are granted by the lending library - not MCC.
  
  
• What are the overdue and replacement fines?
  The borrower is responsible for the prompt return of all Interlibrary Loan material. Items returned after the due date accrue a $3 flat fine. The borrower is also responsible for the safety and care of materials and any costs for damages or loss of materials. Due dates and replacement cost are determined by the lending library.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION,
PLEASE CONTACT A REFERENCE LIBRARIAN AT (815) 455-8762