FAQs about Interlibrary Services (aka Interlibrary Loan)
Where do I place an interlibrary loan request?
You may pick up blank forms and turn in completed forms at the Circulation Desk of the
Library. Library patrons can also place Interlibrary Loan requests on the web using the
Interlibrary Loan Request Form.
The link to Interlibrary Services is located on the Library's web site under the 'Weill
Cornell Medical Library' button.
How long do I have to wait for an interlibrary loan
request to be filled?
Plan ahead when requesting materials. The time taken for a request to be filled
depends on several factors that are mostly under the control of libraries from which we
are requesting the item. A minimum of one to two weeks is needed to process and receive a
request. Feel free to check with Interlibrary Services concerning the status of a request
that you have submitted.
What if I have an urgent request?
Requests involving clinical emergencies or immediate patient care can often be filled
within hours by fax transmission. Call the Interlibrary Loan office at (212) 746-6051 for
more information. How will I know when an interlibrary loan request is ready for me to
pick up?When the requested item arrives, patrons are notified by telephone or mail as
indicated on the request form.
Last Updated: July 2, 2008
