Any books, journal articles, or AV materials that our library does not own can often be requested from other libraries. However, this does not include materials we already have access to in some form, such as e-books and PDF versions.
Copies of journal articles or book chapters will be emailed as a PDF file. However, copies exceeding 50 pages (or 20% of a volume) will not be sent in order to maintain our copyright agreement.
The SEBTS library does not charge for ILL services. However, the lending library may charge. We always contact the patron before we agree to pay anything.
Use WorldCat to request books and EBSCOHost databases (especially ATLA) to request journal articles.
Patrons can request 4 items every other day.
We cannot fulfill requests for books that are currently checked out or located in Reference, Reserves or Archives. If a book is currently checked out, you may place a hold on it.
Books ordered through ILL must be picked up at the circulation desk in person or a representative designated by the patron. Patrons must send an email to the circulation desk to acknowledge the person that will be picking up the ILL.
Books need to be returned to the circulation desk no later than the day after the due date to avoid overdue fines. Overdue ILL books are subject to fines by SEBTS’s regular rate as well as the lending library’s rate (if they charge).
If an ILL is damaged while in the patron’s possession, they will be responsible for the replacement cost as determined by the lending library.
The lending library controls due dates and renewals.
Renewals should be requested from libill@sebts.edu at least 3-5 days before the due date.
ILL requests usually arrive in 7-10 days. This can depend on a number of factors, such as the distance of the library that fills the request or delivery time for library mail rate.
No ILL services are allowed for guest users or alumni - only for current students, faculty, and staff.
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Visit our FAQ page for an answer to any question you have. If you still cannot find an answer, please call the Reference Desk at 919-761-2258 or chat with us online at library.sebts.edu/chat.
