Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

If you need to make changes to an interlibrary loan request that you have already submitted, or have questions about a requst you placed, please contact the interlibrary loan staff as soon as you are able by emailing kirkwoodill@kirkwood.edu or call us at 319-398-5696.

You may request a renewal of an ILL book before the due date, however the renewal is not automatic:

• Log in to your Library Account with your K-number and password.
• Look for the title of the ILL material you want to renew, and click the "Renew" button under the status column. A request for renewal will be sent to the lending library.

Click the image above to see the Library Account Screen

Important Notes about interlibrary loan renewals:

1. Lending libraries may or may not renew your item. If the lending library declines your request, please return the book on or before the original due date. You can request the item again and we will send the requests to other libraries.
2. Be sure to request a renewal before the original due date. By following this important rule, you will help ensure that Kirkwood Libraries remains in good standing with other lenders.

Physical Media (Books, DVDs, CDs, etc.)

• Physical items may be picked up at the Cedar Rapids Campus Library, or at any of the County or Regional Centers. Your pick up location is selected when you make an interlibrary loan request (see "How to Make an Interlibrary Loan Request" for an example of the request form).

• You will receive email notification when an interlibrary loan item is available for pick up at your chosen location.

Electronic Documents (Articles, Book Chapters, etc.)

• Most articles and book chapters will be sent to you electronically.
• Once an item is available, you will receive an email that lists a website address and password.
• Follow the link, then copy and paste the password when prompted.
• An article can be viewed a total number of five times this way and will be available for 30 days.
• You are able to download any document delivered this way. Once a document is downloaded, you can access it as often as needed without limitations.