Interlibrary Loan Lending


The University of Kansas Libraries will loan circulating materials or provide photocopies to other libraries.

The University of Kansas Libraries prefers to receive requests through Rapid, OCLC, and KICNET but we will also accept requests by fax (785-864-3855), email (ILLLend@ku.edu), or by mail.

Contact Information

For questions about Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and Lending, Document Delivery, TripSaver, and Retrieve from Shelf, you may contact staff via email, phone, fax, or in person. Staff can be reached on weekdays (except official state holidays) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST/CDT. KU Libraries staff at any of our service desks can also provide some basic information in person on our services. See KU Libraries Locations.

Interlibrary Loan Borrowing

Email: illborr@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-3960
Fax: 785-864-3855

Interlibrary Loan Borrowing
Watson Library
1425 Jayhawk Blvd. Rm 210L
University of Kansas
Lawrence KS 66045-7544
USA

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Services for KU patrons:

Document Delivery, TripSaver, and Retrieve from Shelf and Services for Other Non KU Libraries

Email: illlend@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-3964
Fax: 785-864-3855

Interlibrary Loan Lending
Watson Library
1425 Jayhawk Blvd. Rm 210L
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045-7544
USA

KU Law faculty, staff, and students should contact the Wheat Law Library for Interlibrary Loan Services

Email: lawill@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-9255
Website: KU Law Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary Loan Services Location and Hours

InterLibrary Loan Services is located on the second floor in Room 210 in Watson Library.

Interlibrary Loan Borrowing
Phone: 785-864-3960

Document Delivery, TripSaver, and Request from Shelf, Interlibrary Loan Lending (service to other libraries' patrons)
Phone: 785-864-3964

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except during specified holidays. No service on Saturday and Sunday.

Pick Up Hours

Pick up of loans received on Interlibrary Loan, Request from Shelf, and Recall items are done at the KU Libraries Service Desk at regular hours.