Interlibrary Loan Services (ILL)

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The Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Department provides all University of Miami members with access to research materials that are unavailable at the UM libraries. As part of a global research-sharing community, ILL connects with over 10,000 libraries worldwide. Since no single library can own every resource, our ILL services facilitate access to a vast array of physical materials as well as electronic resources.

Need a book or a copy of a book chapter? The ILL Department can help with that. Can’t find the journal article you’re looking for? We can get it for you!

Notice: All Interlibrary Loan requests must comply with Copyright Law and Fair Use Guidelines.
 

Electronic Resources

If you need an article, book chapter, or any other published material, the ILL Department can assist you. The Calder ILL service offers a quick and easy way to obtain PDF copies of documents not accessible through the Louis Calder Memorial Library Catalog. Simply fill out the ILL request form, and you will receive a response within a few hours, with a maximum turnaround time of 24 to 48 hours, depending on the nature of your request.

Physical Materials

Looking for a print copy of a book? The ILL Department can help! This service provides access to a vast network of resources, including books, articles, and multimedia materials not available in the Louis Calder Memorial Library Catalog. Just submit a request form, and we will process it to ensure you receive the resources you need promptly.

When you request an item through the Calder interlibrary loan form, our library staff will review your request to determine the quickest way to obtain a copy. Once your request has been processed, you will be notified via email.

• Articles, Book Chapters, and Electronic Copies: These are typically available within 24 hours. Electronic copies will be sent to your UM affiliate email account in PDF format.

• Physical Materials and Print Books: These may take 2-3 weeks to become available for checkout. They must be picked up and returned at the Louis Calder Memorial Library. The loan period for print books depends on the lending library's policies.

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to provide photocopies or reproductions. One of these conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction may only be used for private study, scholarship, or research. If a user requests a photocopy or reproduction for purposes that exceed "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse any copying order if, in its judgment, fulfilling the order would violate copyright law.

 

• Email: calderill@med.miami.edu
• Phone: 305-243-6749