Yes, if you are a Montana State University-Billings student, staff member, or faculty. MSU-Billings Gold Card alumni are also eligible for 5 interlibrary loans per year.
You may request materials not owned by MSU-Billings or those materials which are officially unavailable.
No. Budgetary constraints prevent MSU-Billings from serving the needs of patrons not directly affiliated with the university. Check with a librarian for other options.
When submitting a request, please provide the most complete citation for the item Use the following login to submit requests:
http://illiad.msubillings.edu/illiad/em2/logon.html
We make every attempt to obtain the materials you have requested. However, please be aware that other libraries usually do not lend out reference materials, audio-visuals, special collections, rare or fragile materials, journals (though most will photocopy specified journal articles) or other non-circulating items.
Obtaining materials from other libraries depends on the responsiveness and location of the lending library, the availability of the requested material, and the workload of the ILL department. During peak times of the semester or during holidays, more time is needed to fill ILL requests. Requesters should note their time constraints on the ILL book or article request form in the "notes" field.
Since ILL has only partial control over determining factors, it is difficult to predict how long a request will take. Most requests can usually be obtained in one to three weeks. Materials coming from an MSU or OMNI Library usually will be obtainable in 3-10 days. Materials difficult to locate or inaccurately or incompletely cited will take longer.
On those rare occasions when you are unable to plan ahead, you might want to speak to someone in the ILL department. FAX or ARIEL transmission, UPS or Federal Express Delivery, or commercial suppliers may be available for materials needed quickly. Please be aware that you may be billed for any costs not subsidized by the MSU-Billings Library.
If you have requested a book, the Library will make every effort to contact
you when the item is available for pickup at the Circulation Desk. You must
present a current valid MSU-Billings student ID card to check out the book.
If you have requested an article, in most cases it will be delivered
electronically to the email address you provided. Otherwise, the article will
be placed at the Library's Circulation Desk. If you have questions about the
status of your request, please contact the ILL Office.
Generally, nothing. The Library subsidizes costs up to $20.00. However, if the cost of a request exceeds $20.00 the Library may ask patrons to assist with ILL lending charges.
Costs associated with lending and borrowing between libraries can include: copyright fees, mailing, photocopying, rush service fees, and lending fees. National studies show that on average an interlibrary loan costs $29.00 per request split between the borrowing and lending libraries. The MSU-Billings Library pays most fees associated with borrowing of materials.
The lending library owns and therefore determines the check-out period and conditions for use of materials. The MSU-Billings Library and its patrons must following the lending library's guidelines including:
Due date
In library use only, if specified
Photocopying not allowed, if specified
Renewal period
Overdue, damaged or lost materials will be subject to fines or replacement fees as determined by the lending library
Because the lending library owns the item, the Circulation staff cannot renew ILL materials. Please check with the ILL Office to determine if the item can be renewed. The ILL Office needs 4 days advance notice in order to renew materials borrowed from other libraries.
Fines assessed by the lending library for failure to return items in a timely fashion will be charged to the borrower. The failure to return ILL materials by the date due may result in a processing fee and/or suspension of loan privileges. Interlibrary loan activity is regulated by national, regional and local agreements made by the participating libraries. The ILL service consists of one library loaning materials to another for the use of individuals. Materials may be lent in the original or photocopied form. All other material must be picked up upon notification. Failure to do so may result in suspension of ILL privileges.
Are you a library that needs a MSU-Billings item(s)?
The staff of MSU-Billings Library are pleased to loan books and other circulating items to other libraries. Please send separate requests for multiple volumes/items. Charges may apply -- please see the Fee Schedule below. If you are a library who wants to request a MSU-Billings item, please call the ILL office to establish your account at 406-657-1666. Once your account is established, you can request items electronically through your online ILLiad account.
View our ILL lending policies here.