tools Service Notice: Interlibrary Loan requests may take longer than usual due to problems with the provincial ILL system and limited service capacity over the next two weeks. Thank you for your patience.

How Interlibrary Loans Work 

Don’t have what you're looking for? We can source it from partner libraries for you! 

Steps to Request an Interlibrary Loan: 

  1. Direct Request: Complete the CNC Interlibrary Loan Form. 

  1. From Our Database: Explore our online databases. If full text isn't available, click “Request an Interlibrary Loan” and fill in the prompt. 

  1. BC Union Catalogues (Illume): Search and request books or media directly using the Illume link. 

We will get in touch once your item is ready for pickup. Anticipate 2-5 business days for articles and 7-14 for books or other physical items. Books are typically due in 3 weeks, with potential for renewals from some lending libraries. 

Important to Note: 

  • Some charges may apply in specific cases. 

  • Full e-books are generally not available for interlibrary loans due to publisher restrictions. We will source a print version if possible.  

  • Reach out directly through BC ELN Illume (SHAREit) or cnclibrary@cnc.bc.ca for libraries outside BC ELN. 

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