Can I renew my ILL materials?
Yes, for most items:From within ILLiad, select “Checked Out Items” from the menu on the left. Open the item you would like to renew by clicking on the request number. Click “Renew Request” at the top...
View ArticleWhat Is the Loan Period ?
Usually three to four weeks, but the lending library determines the time period and any other restrictions. Items from Center for Research Libraries (CRL) can often be borrowed for extended periods.
View ArticleHow long will it take for my ILL to arrive?
Our average turnaround for ILL is currently 1.31 days for articles, and 9 days for loans. However some materials will take much longer to arrive. The easiest way to tell how long it will take for an...
View ArticleHow Do I Make a Request ?
Search for the item in Midcat or Summon to see if Middlebury owns the item. For journal, magazine, and newspaper articles, use the Journals A-Z tab in midcat and be sure to search by the name of the...
View ArticleWhat can be borrowed from Center for Research Libraries (CRL)?
Middlebury is a member of the Center for Research Libraries and can borrow any materials from their collection. CRL materials can be borrowed for an extended loan period if no one else requests the...
View ArticleWhat Can I Request?
Many types of items can be borrowed. Books are usually borrowed in print copy. Newspapers are usually provided in micro-form covering multiple weeks. Journal articles are sent as photocopies or digital...
View ArticleWhat is RapidILL?
RapidILL, also referred to simply as Rapid, is an expedited ILL service specifically for article requests. Rapid reviews incoming requests in ILLiad and automatically orders any article request with...
View ArticleWhat is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
Books, articles, and other materials not owned by the Middlebury College Libraries can often be obtained from other locations for current students, faculty and staff of Middlebury College. We will...
View ArticleNExpress & Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Expand your access to resources! Use NExpress and Interlibrary loan (ILL), to borrow research materials (when available for lending) from hundreds of other libraries. NExpress is a service for express...
View ArticleI just returned my ILL because it was due, can I request it again?
Yes, if the book can no longer be renewed, you can clone your request in ILLiad to easily resubmit it to ILL for processing.Items needed for extended periods of time can also be suggested for purchase...
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