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Interlibrary Loan Services

Interlibrary loan (ILL) services provides borrowing, and document delivery services for members of the UTSA community for items that are needed to support their research and are not owned by UTSA Library or are currently unavailable in the Library. Through the use of ILLiad the online system, the library can borrow materials for your use from libraries worldwide.

UTSA faculty, staff, currently enrolled graduate and undergraduate students, Friends of the Library and current members of the Alumni Association may request materials through interlibrary loan (ILL).

• Enter ILLiad - Interlibrary Loan & Library Express Services

ILLiad Instructions

The following is how to use ILLiad, the new Interlibrary Loan & Library Express Services system.

• If you are a first time user, click on First Time Users. Enter the personal information requested. The username you enter should be the same as your computer login username given to you by the University.
  Returning patrons simply need to login.
• Once you're in your account, you can request any items you need using the Request Types buttons.
  You can access a few new features by clicking View Request History:
  • To view what you have ordered and the status of your current requests.
  • To view due dates and request for renewals.
  • Click on View/Download Electronically Received Articles, to view items sent to you via PDF. You will be able to view, print and save these documents.
• When you are finished, make sure you log out of ILLiad.

Hours of Operation

The Interlibrary Loan Unit follows normal business hours and is not open on weekends. See Library Hours for information regarding regular operating hours, semester breaks and holidays.