Interloans

Interloans is the cooperative scheme by which libraries make available books and articles to requestors from other libraries.

Staff and postgraduates¹ can request items essential to their research work, but not held by Lincoln University Library, to be obtained for them from other libraries. The conditions of lending are imposed by the lending library in each case.

¹ Interloans may also be made available to undergraduates students, on the written recommendation of a member of the academic staff in each instance.
² Normal delivery is usually within a week, so the extra cost of an urgent request is generally unnecessary. Check with Interloan staff if unsure.

Interloan and Document Supply for Staff and Postgraduates (PDF) – explains the Interloans process, including how to place a request via Te Puna (the NZ national union catalogue).

Before making a request, check the Library catalogue thoroughly to ensure an item is not held here.

• Go to Te Puna to place DIY Interloans requests.
• Interloan online request form.
• Distance PG students should indicate they are "distance STU" on the request screen to ensure items are sent to the correct address. Alternatively, they should place requests via the distance services' Library staff.

If you have any queries about Interloans, come to the Service Desk in the Library or contact Shona McCartin or Jan Thompson or email Interloans.