Services for Students : Step 3. Interlibrary Loan and Photocopy Service for GU-affiliates (fee-based)

Before you request an interlibrary loan:

  • Check the Journal Finder.
  • Check the WRLC Libraries catalog, Aladin.  Articles can be delivered electronically for FREE.

NOTE:  Effective April 15, 2006, Dahlgren Library will no longer accept cash payment for inter-library loan or document delivery services.  Acceptable forms of payment are budget code, credit card (Visa or MasterCard), or SIS (student account).

Using the ILLiad system, you can set up your own personal profile, enter requests online, check the status of your requests, and obtain electronic copies of articles.

ILLiad Login

Log into ILLiad to submit requests, check request status, pick up articles, and more.

ILLiad Registration

Register for an ILLiad account, if you have not used ILLiad before.

ILLiad FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the ILLiad system.

Electronic Delivery of Articles

Dahlgren Library can deliver journal articles electronically in PDF format via your ILLiad account to customers paying by budget code or with a credit card.  More Information

Policies and Fees for Photocopy Service

Photocopies of articles from the DML collection are usually delivered within one business day of request.  Photocopies of articles from other GU Libraries may require additional time and will be charged the same fee.  Rush service is available.   More Information

Fee:  $6.00 per item/$5.00 additional rush service
NOTE:  Effective April 15, 2006, Dahlgren Library will no longer accept cash payment for inter-library loan or document delivery services.  Acceptable forms of payment are budget code, credit card (Visa or MasterCard), or SIS (student account).

Policies and Fees for Inter-library Loan

The average time to receive an item from another institution is 7-10 business days.  Rush service is available.  More Information

Fee:  $11.00* per item/$5.00 additional rush service
(DC tax applies if paying with a non-GU credit card)
*Plus any special handling charges from suppliers
NOTE:  Effective April 15, 2006, Dahlgren Library will no longer accept cash payment for inter-library loan or document delivery services.  Acceptable forms of payment are budget code, credit card (Visa or MasterCard), or SIS (student account).