If Dunn Library does not own a book or journal article you want, students, faculty, and staff may be able to obtain it through interlibrary loan (ILL) or Open Access.

Interlibrary loan request forms are available in the reference area. Turn completed ILL request forms in at the front desk. You may submit an Online ILL Request.

There is usually no charge for books or articles ordered through interlibrary loan.

It can take anywhere from one day to two weeks for the material to arrive. Usually, journal articles arrive more quickly (3 to 5 days) than books (7 to 14 days).

You will be notified when your item arrives. Books should be picked up at the library. Articles will be emailed to your email account. Photocopies of articles can be sent to your campus mailbox or may be picked up at the front desk.

ILL books must be returned on time. Abusers will be fined and denied ILL privileges in the future.

Students, faculty, and staff are able to check out items directly from other Iowa libraries that participate in the Open Access program. Materials can be checked out using a Simpson ID and may be returned to that library or to Dunn Library. A list of participating Iowa libraries is available online.