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Comparative Literature 160: Wayfaring, Wayfinding? Wandering in French-Speaking Societies

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Clark University is part of OCLC, an information-sharing network of libraries. Interlibrary Loan is a cooperative borrowing and lending service among these libraries.

Who may use Interlibrary Loan?

The Interlibrary Loan service is available to all Clark University students, faculty, and staff.

How do I use Interlibrary Loan?

  • Check the library catalog to see if the library owns what you need.
  • If not, log in to your interlibrary loan account.
  • Completely fill out the Interlibrary Loan form. Make sure that you enter the full title of the publication when requesting periodical articles.

How much does it cost?

Generally there is no direct cost to you.

How long does Interlibrary Loan take?

The average time for books is seven to ten days. Some requests have been known to take longer. Service is interrupted for weekends, breaks, and holidays. Effective use of Interlibrary Loan requires planning ahead.

How will I be notified when my materials come in, and where do I get them?

For books, you will be notified by email when they arrive.  Pick them up at the Library Service Desk on the 2nd floor of the Library.

Articles (photocopies) that the Interlibrary Loan Department receives in electronic format will be sent to your email (which you provide on the Interlibrary Loan Form).  

What materials are generally NOT available?

  • Anything that is already in the Goddard collection (exceptions include Kasperson Library, Rose Library and Map Library materials as these are frequently non-circulating)
  • Reference books
  • Course textbooks
  • Rare, fragile, or valuable items
  • Theses or dissertations
  • Multi-volume sets
  • Complete issues or volumes of periodicals
  • Microfiche, microfilm, and sound and video recordings (including CDs and DVDs)
  • Popular fiction

May I renew my interlibrary loan materials?

Yes. Renewal requests must be made at least two business days before the due date. The lending library decides whether or not to renew the material and for how long. Renewal forms are available online.  You will be notified by email regarding the status of the Renewal Request.

Where do I return my Interlibrary Loan materials?

Materials should be returned to the Library Service Desk where you picked them up.

Further Questions?

Please call (x7163) or send an email to illoan@clarku.edu.