This tutorial will explain how you can request items from libraries outside of Wisconsin through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) at no extra cost to you.

Requesting Items through Interlibrary Loan

Search the Catalog, Articles, or a subject Database to locate the material you need. If you find what you need, but it is not already available online, select the “Request a Copy” button.

Note that ILL may cancel requests for materials that are available online through library resources. If you prefer a print copy, be sure to choose “Physical Item” or “Loan of a Physical Book or Item” as the format. Please note that some items may not be available in a physical format.

Alternatively, to login to Interlibrary Loan and manually request an item:

1. On the UW-Madison Libraries homepage, select “Borrow & Request” in the top navigation bar near the middle of the page.
2. Select the link “Interlibrary Loan” in the “Request Materials” box.
3. Select the “Interlibrary Loan Request” button on the right side of the page.
4. Select the “NetID Sign In” button near the top of the page.
5. You will be prompted to sign in to Interlibrary Loan. You can choose to login with either your NetID or your 11-digit UW-Madison / Library Card ID.
6. Once logged in to Interlibrary Loan, select “Request an Article or Book Chapter” or “Request a Book or Physical Item.”
7. Fill out the form for the article, book, or other material you need, and select the “Request for Pickup” button.

For more information and contact options, check out the Interlibrary Loan page.