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Interlibrary Loan
If you search for a particular title and don’t see a relevant result in the library catalog, click on the banner underneath the search bar that says, “Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Click here to expand your search”.
Alternatively, use the dropdown beside the search icon to change the search type from the default “Library Catalog” to “Expanded Search”.
If you find the item you’re looking for, click on the title in the search results to view details. Scroll to the “Get it from other locations” section to view its availability.
To request the item through ILL, sign in using your WCU account. Then, click the “Get It” button, fill in any relevant information on the form, and click “Send” to submit.
What if I can’t find something in the expanded results?
Once you’ve looked through the expanded search results, click the banner that says, “Still didn’t find what you need? Click here to send a request”. This button will take you to a blank form where you can fill in any details about what you’re looking for.
Which option do I choose?
WCU students, staff, and faculty should click the top button and use their myWCU credentials
to log in. You can check the "Remember my choice" option and never see this screen
again!
Grad students should use their catamount.wcu.edu email accounts for ILL.
WCU emeritus faculty, retired faculty and staff, and others who do not have an active WCU email account will need to request an ILL account through Hunter Library. Once approved, they will use the Community Users button to log in.
Contact libraryloan@wcu.edu or your library liaison if you have any questions.
We’ll email you once your loan is available. You can also log into your library account from the catalog or the homepage and click “Requests” to view the status.
If you have questions or need additional help, please email our ILL team at libraryloan@wcu.edu or ask your subject librarian.
Contact libraryloan@wcu.edu or your library liaison if you have any questions.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
If you need a book, article, or other library item for university-related purposes and it is not available at Hunter Library, we can locate and obtain it for you at no charge.
Delivery
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Articles are generally delivered electronically and may take as little as 1 or 2 days, but can take longer. Books generally arrive in 1-2 weeks.
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ILL items may be picked up at the Hunter Library Circulation Desk during .
Items are shipped directly to distance education and Biltmore Park students.