University of Texas Libraries
InterLibrary Services
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ Index
Borrowing Materials not owned by UT Libraries
The Basics
Requesting Materials
- How do I place an ILS request?
- How long will it take to get my materials?
- Is there any limit to the number of requests I can submit?
- How do I pick up my requested items?
- How long can I keep the materials I borrowed?
- How do I renew my ILS material?
- How much will it cost?
- Are there fines for overdue, lost, or damaged materials?
- How can I help to expedite my request?
- How do I submit a rush request?
- I am a Proxy Borrower for a faculty member. How can I use ILS?
Status Information
Help
- Where is ILS located?
- When is ILS open?
- How do I contact a person from ILS?
- What Web browser should I use?
- How can I get photocopies of materials owned by UT?
- Can I request theses and dissertations from other universities?
- I can't find material that the catalog says UT Austin owns. What should I do?
- What is an OCLC number?
- What is an ISBN or ISSN?
Borrowing from UT Libraries
- How can we place an interlibrary loan request to borrow materials?
- When is ILS Lending open?
- I am not affiliated with a library, can you send to me an item I have located in your catalog?
- What are your policies regarding reciprocal agreements and the payment of fees?
- How long does it take?
- Do you provide a rush service?
- How long is the loan period?
- How can I tell if you have the book and it is available for interlibrary loan?
- What materials may or may not be loaned?
- Are The University of Texas Libraries' serials holdings on a union list?
Document Express
- What is Document Express?
- When is Document Express open?
- How do I send requests to Document Express?
- Do you copy Dissertations?
- Are there any copyright restrictions?
- How do I get the copies I requested?
- What is the turnover time for copies?
- How do I pay for my copies?
- Can you fill every request I submit?
- How much does Document Express cost?
- Is there anything Document Express can't deliver?
Document Sharing
- What is Document Sharing?
- When is Document Sharing open?
- How can I send requests?
- What is the turnover time for copies?
- Can you fill every request I submit?
- Do you copy Dissertations?
- How are materials shipped?
- How much does Document Sharing cost?
- How do I pay for copies and loans?
- How is copyright managed?
D-Doc
The Basics
Requesting Materials
- What library materials are available through D-Doc?
- What library materials are not available through D-Doc?
- What does D-Doc cost?
- How do I send a D-Doc request?
- What information do I need to provide?
- Is there a limit on how many things I can order?
- Is there a limit on how many pages you will copy and send to me?
Delivery / Status Information
Help
