The time to receive your requested items from Interlibrary Loan can vary for a few different reasons:
- Articles tend to arrive more quickly than books since they are delivered electronically.
- The reason the time can be drastically different is due to the request going to a list of libraries. If the first library can lend the item, you will receive it quickly. If the request goes to multiple libraries before one can lend it, it will take longer.
- If you are requesting a book, you should allow for at least a week because the book has to be shipped through snail mail.
- If you have a question about the status of your loan request, send an email to: interlib@laverne.edu
