While the Library's collection of digital and physical resources is extensive, it is quite likely that you may need an item that the Library does not own. In these instances the Library, on behalf of the patron, will reach out to its network of partner libraries and attempt to provide access to the requested materials.

Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a service by which Drew students, faculty and staff can submit requests to borrow materials not held by the Drew Libraries.  Users can request journal articles, books and book chapters.

• You can submit an interlibrary loan request directly from our databases, through Worldcat, or by going to the InterLibrary Loan system directly.
• Before submitting a request, please check the Drew Library Catalog for books or Journal List to be sure that the material is not available here. Ask a librarian for help if you're not sure.
• You may also submit an ILL request directly through Worldcat and many of our other electronic databases. Look for the link that says “Request an Interlibrary Loan” in the item record.
• ILL can usually obtain items without a fee, but Overdue and Late Pickup fines are in effect.
• Note: Books may take up to 2 weeks to arrive. Articles may arrive more quickly (sometimes the same day!) but please allow at least 5 business days for arrival. Average turnaround time for articles is 2.4 days; for books, 8 days)

A complete guide to using this borrowing system (called Rapido), as well as how to submit a variety of these requests, and the rules for doing as, can be found below.