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Inter-Library Loans

Interlibrary loans (ILL) allow students to access books or articles for scholarly purposes from nearly any university in Virginia through Von Canon’s participation in the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA).

Digital materials are usually available within 1–3 business days, while physical materials may take 5–7 business days to arrive.

How to Submit an Inter-Library Loan Request:

  1. Search for the material at WorldCat.org.
  2. Select the correct item, double-checking the edition and format needed, if any.
  3. Click “View Access Options” on the right of the screen.
  4. Select “Request Item through Interlibrary Loan” and follow the link.
  5. Fill out the required information and submit your request.
  6. You will be notified by your library when the item arrives.

If you don’t pick up your ILL requests within 1 week of arrival, they will be sent back to the institution from which it was borrowed.

Additionally, library staff members can help you submit a request in person or through librarian@svu.edu.

For more information, please see our Inter-Library Loan Policy.