Borrow from Other Libraries (ILL)
If we don’t have an item you need, we’ll help you get it–at no cost to you! Through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service, you can request a wide variety of materials:
- books
- journal articles or book chapters
- music scores
- DVDs
- and more
We’ll borrow the item from another library and let you know when it’s ready.
Delivery Times
- Electronic items: Usually delivered within 24 hours
- Physical items: Arrive in 7-14 days
How to Request Items
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Log in to see requesting options:
- Physical Item: For full books, DVDs, CDs, or music scores. These are delivered in hard copy to the circulation desk and must be picked up in person.
- Chapter Scan: For a single chapter of a book, delivered via email.
- Digital copy: For journal articles, delivered via email.
- Log in to the ILL system.
- Press "Create Request".
- Enter as much information as you can.
- We’ll contact you if we need more details.
After You Submit a Request
- You will receive an email when your item is ready to download or pick up.
- View the status of requests and checked out items via your Library Account or your Interlibrary Loan account.
- Need help? Email us at ill@bgsu.edu or call 419-372-8726.
- For information about overdue items, visit our Fines and Fees page.
Updated: 10/30/2025 08:38AM