Ferris State University students, faculty, staff, and emeriti can request library materials not owned by Ferris via the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) office. All requests are entered and managed through an online system known as ILLiad. For more information about ILLiad check out the FAQ page and the Electronic Document Delivery Page. First time users will need to register.

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ILL Office Hours

Who is eligible?

• Currently enrolled students with a valid Ferris ID card
• Faculty
• Staff
• Emeriti

• Books that our library does not own.
• Articles from a specific journal that we do not own. (Copyright guidelines will be followed)
• Conference proceedings (May take longer to verify)
• Dissertations (Very hard to obtain)

• A book that Ferris owns will NOT be ordered unless it's missing
• The entire Volume of a journal will NOT be ordered. We can only request a specific article from the journal.
• Textbooks for a class will not be ordered.
• Items may not be placed on Reserve

Most libraries will not lend Audiovisual Materials, Reference Books, Reserve Books, Rare or Valuable materials, and Dissertations.

How much will it cost?

• Costs are absorbed by the library. However in some instances when we are charged, we may ask you to pay to obtain the material.
• We will contact you in these situations.

First, check the Online Catalog to verify that FSU does not own the material you are requesting. For faster service on a book try MeLCat. To initiate a request, complete the ILLiad form.

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When will I receive my request?

Best case is 5 days, worst is 20. PLAN AHEAD to ensure you will still need the material when it arrives.

When the material arrives

• Photocopies can now be delivered to your desktop electronically. Please supply us with your email address when submitting your request.
• Circulating items will be held at the check out desk.
• YOU are responsible for the item. If you lose it, be prepared to pay for it.

Questions?