Loan Policies

Notice: All items lent from the Library of Congress collections must be used on borrowing library premises

• To U.S. Libraries
• To Libraries Outside the U.S.
• Circulation Policies

Requesting Materials

• Books, Periodicals, & Newspapers
• Newspapers on Microfilm
• Specialized Collections
• Requesting Via OCLC, ILLiad Web Client, or Other Means
• First Time Registration for ILL
• Lending Logon (not available 8/2/2014 - 8/7/2014)

Notice of Service Interruption

Please be informed that we are currently in the process of upgrading our ILLiad database system. Unfortunately, we have encountered problems, such that some interlibrary loan requests cannot be opened for updating. We are working with Atlas Systems on a remedy for this problem, but cannot yet determine when it will be fixed.

We apologize for any inconvenience the service interruption may cause. If you have any questions, please contact Candice Townsend, email: ctow@loc.gov.

ILL FAQs:

• Who can borrow materials from the Library of Congress?
• How much does it cost for interlibrary loan?
• How long does it take?
• How do I submit my request?
• What can I borrow?
• How do I find out whether or not you have what I need?
• Do you have everything?
• Are there any renewals?
• May I submit RUSH requests?
• Do you have a waiting list?
• Do I have an account with the Library of Congress?
• Does the Library of Congress update the status of requests in OCLC?
• How do I contact you?