If a book or periodical (article) is not available through our South Bend or Elkhart locations, there are options to get the material from another library. 

Books
First, check IvyCat to see if the book you want is owned by another Ivy Tech library (or available as an ebook). If the book is available at another Ivy Tech location, you can place a "hold" and have the item sent to the South Bend or Elkhart campus. If the Ivy Tech library system doesn't have the material, you can make an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request with the following online form. We will then connect with other Indiana academic libraries we partner with to request the book and have it sent to our campus. It may take a little longer (about 2 weeks) to receive the item. The more information you provide about the book, the quicker we can find and request it. Usually, there is no charge for an ILL request for Ivy Tech students, faculty or staff. (You will be notified beforehand if a fee is required). The Library reserves the right to limit the number of items patrons may request (and we do not make ILL requests for textbooks).  

Articles
If you need an article that is not available in one of our online subscription periodical databases (ask for help if needed, to determine this), contact the library to see if we can acquire the article for you.

Remember:

1. You can usually borrow only one, or at the most two, items at a time; exceptions are made for articles. 
2. If you are in the library and need help with any part of this process, please ask library staff for help.
3. When requests arrive, books are usually checked out for 4 weeks--pick them up promptly, and please have them back in time! (Articles are usually photocopies and do not need to be returned.)

Lending Agreement - Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI)

The South Bend - Elkhart campus library is a member of the Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI). This allows us to create borrower's cards so that the holder can check out materials at other ALI member libraries. If you are interested, come to the library to talk with a librarian about a card.

Special note should be given to Indiana public colleges and universities, some of which allow any resident of the state to check out items with a valid state ID or driver's license.

ALI borrower's cards do not allow access to online resources.