What is Interlibrary Loan?

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Interlibrary Loan allows library users to borrow hard-copy items (books, microfilm, etc.) and articles (paper, electronic) from other libraries. Interlibrary Loan does not fill requests for:

  • Items owned by either the SJSU Library or the San José Public Library
  • Textbooks
  • Items on Course Reserves for SJSU students

San Jose Public Library customers: We are currently not accepting any requests for physical materials at this time.

Before requesting an item from Interlibrary Loan, please check the San José Public Library Catalog to see if the title you need is already listed in the Library's collection. You may also want to check Link+ for your title as it often has a faster turnaround than Interlibrary Loan. Learn more at Interlibrary Services.

San Jose State patrons: Before requesting an item from Interlibrary Loan, please check the SJSU Library Catalog to see if the title you need is already owned by the Library. Learn more at Interlibrary Loan (SJSU).

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  1. This is outdated.The relationship between the SJPL and the SJSU libraries has changed. They no longer have a joint collection or a common catalog. SJSU and, I believe, all of the California State University Libraries have withdrawn from LINK+. I don't think the information about SJSU's library is still applicable.
    by John C on Aug 17, 2017