Interlibrary Loan Policy

If your research leads you to a book or article not available at the Holyoke Community College Library, you may request the item through Interlibrary Loan.

Who is Eligible?

This service is available to all currently enrolled HCC students, faculty, and staff only. Contact your public library if you are not eligible for this service.

Requesting Material

1) Before submitting a request for an item, you must be sure that it is not owned by our library. For books and audio-visual materials, check to the on-line catalog. [Please note that very few libraries will lend audio-visual materials through Interlibrary Loan.] For magazines, journals and newspapers, check the Periodical List.

2) Fill out a form at the Reference Desk. Please print legibly and include all the information requested. All Interlibrary Loan forms must be approved by a Reference Librarian.

3) The library will always attempt to obtain materials for free. However, you must state the maximum price you are willing to pay for the item.

4) Limit to 5 requests per week.

Pickup and Return

1) It is the patron's responsibility to check within a week, with the I.L.L. department either in person or telephone (552-2187), to inquire about the status of their loan request.

2) Promptly pick up items at the Circulation Desk so that you will get the maximum use of the material. THERE ARE NO RENEWALS. Any required payment must also be made at this time.

3) Material must be returned to a staff person at the Circulation Desk by the date it is due.

4) Failure to pay late fees will result in suspension of library privileges and withholding of grades at the end of the semester.

5) If materials are lost or damaged, the individual borrower is responsible for replacement or repair costs.