Library Resources: Interlibrary Loans

Click here to submit a request for an interlibrary loan (books, articles, etc).

Below are some tips to help you locate free full-text articles online prior to submitting an interlibrary loan request. Often times, you can find the full-text version of an article via legitimate sites such as ResearchGate via Google and/or Google Scholar. Your librarians are going to do this prior to asking a college or university librarian to borrow articles. Give it a try! Keep in mind that you will find more full-text articles in the library's electronic databases than you will find via Google or Google Scholar.

1. Open Google or Google Scholar on an Internet browser. If you strike out in one, try the other.
2. Enter the title of the article in the search box. If the title has a lengthy subtitle, do not include it in your search string. It may be useful to include PDF and/or one of the author's last names after the title. If available, your article should appear as one of the first few results.
3. If you click an article's title, you may be taken to a publisher's site that will ask you to pay for full text. Do not pay for articles. Instead, look for a PDF or HTML link to the right of the article on the search results page in Google Scholar. Often times, this is a free, full-text copy of the article.
4. Be persistent. Some links will be false positives. Try clicking on several different links in the search results, especially if you are searching in Google rather than Google Scholar. Often times, you will find the full-text of the article you are seeking.
5. That said, many articles that you find online are legitimately trapped behind paywalls. If you are unable to find the full-text article for free online, feel free to submit an interlibrary loan request using the hyperlink at the top of this page.

What is an interlibrary loan (ILL)?

• Interlibrary loans are materials borrowed from other libraries that are not available in the Grace Stuart Orcutt Library collection of print or electronic resources.

Who can request an interlibrary?

• Students, faculty, and staff of St. Johnsbury Academy may request interlibrary loans.

How do I request an interlibrary loan?

• Use the hyperlink above to request interlibrary loans.

How long does it take to receive an interlibrary loan?

• Electronic resources such as articles and eBook chapters usually arrive within 2 business days.
• Print books usually arrive in 7-14 business days.
• Please keep in mind that we process requests as soon as we receive them and we only use legitimate means to obtain articles and books. The turnaround time is dependent upon lending libraries. We take pride in delivering materials to you as soon as possible.

How will I receive an interlibrary loan?

• You will be notified via e-mail as soon as your materials arrive.
• Scans of articles and eBook chapters are delivered via e-mail.
• Books will be held at the Circulation Desk for you to retrieve at your convenience.

How long may I borrow an interlibrary loan?

• The due date is indicated on the band of the book.
• For books, the due date is set by the lending library and may be recalled by the lending library at any time.
• Books cannot be kept for the entire semester.
• Unless otherwise indicated, renewals may be possible. To request a renewal on your item, please ask a librarian.
• For articles, we suggest you download and/or print them as soon as you receive them in case they are set to expire by the lending library.

Is there a limit to how many books or articles I can request via interlibrary loan?

• There is not a limit to the number of requests you may submit.

Who do I contact to request an interlibrary loan or follow up on a request?

• Christine Slater (Associate Librarian) christine.slater@stjacademy.org