Materials needed for research that are not available at the University of Mobile may be requested through interlibrary loan. Requests may be made by UM faculty, staff and currently registered students.
(See bottom of this page for links to online forms)

Requests are normally processed within 24 hours. PLEASE ALLOW TWO WEEKS FOR DELIVERY. Deadlines should be noted on the request form with the understanding that delivery times are not guaranteed. If the material is needed in less than five days please reconsider the request.

Charges

Patrons are financially responsible for any borrowing fees, photocopying charges, overdue fines, damaged or lost materials charges that are assessed by the lending library. These charges are due regardless of when the materials are received unless a deadline or maximum has been noted on the request form.

Books Requests: Although most libraries lend books free of charge, some libraries, especially large research libraries charge $10.00 or more per book.

Photocopy Requests: We request interlibrary loans from free libraries first, however, most libraries do charge between $10.00 and $20.00 per photocopy ILL request.

Payment is due upon receipt of the interlibrary loan.

Loan Period and Renewals

The loan period, usually one month, is set by the lending library. RENEWAL REQUESTS MUST BE MADE THREE DAYS BEFORE THE DUE DATE. The lending library must be contacted for permission. Items may be renewed once.

On-line Forms

Click on one of the following links to send an electronic inter-library request form:

BOOK/VIDEO REQUEST

ARTICLE REQUEST

The journal collection is located on the second floor of the library. Titles are in paper, microfiche or microfilm format and can be found in alphabetical order by title of the journal.