We will make an earnest attempt to obtain items you request. Keep in mind that some materials can be difficult or impossible to obtain.
Some examples of hard-to-get items include:
Items not available through interlibrary loan include:
SCAD Libraries damaged items
If a book in the SCAD Libraries collection has a status of damaged, missing, or lost, you are welcome to request it through interlibrary loan.
If your request is canceled, you will receive an email outlining the reasons, if one was given.
Common reasons are:
Can I resubmit canceled requests?
Requests can be resubmitted if:
To resubmit:
There is typically no charge for using SCAD Libraries' Interlibrary Loan Borrowing service. Occasionally, borrowing or copyright fees may exceed the maximum amount of $20. In this case, you will be asked to pay the difference in order to receive the item.
If I lose or return an item late, how much does it cost?
The time it takes to obtain an item can vary considerably. It depends upon a number of factors, including the backlog in the lending library's ILL office and how close the library is to Savannah, etc. The average turnaround time for fulfillment is between one and seven days; however depending on the availability of the item it may take two weeks or longer to fill a request. You may login to your ILLiad account to check on the status of a request or contact the ILL office.
Loan Period
Renewals
Before requesting a renewal check the information printed on the white slip on the front cover of the borrowed book to determine if it can be renewed. Restrictions, loan periods, and policies will vary depending on the lending library.
How do I request a renewal?
If a renewal is allowed, submit a renewal request through your ILLiad account or by calling the Interlibrary Loan office at 912.525.4658.
Renewals are not guaranteed. Renewal due dates are determined by the lender.