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Interlibrary Loan Services

  • Provide services for the ISU community.

  • Process all electronic interlibrary loan requests received in a timely manner.

  • Borrow requested books that the Oboler Library does not own.

  • Borrow other materials that the Oboler Library does not own (i.e. microfilm, theses, dissertations, etc.).

  • Obtain copies of requested journal articles that the Oboler Library does not own.

  • Staff members search electronic library holding bibliographic records to locate needed materials.

  • Operate an ARIEL service for processing materials that will be posted to the web directly or scanned and then posted to the web.

  • Scan printed articles to electronic format for web delivery.

  • Post electronic articles to the web for delivery to requestors.

  • Provide a rush service for photocopies at $10 per item (if received in 3 working days).

  • In some areas, provide a rush service for books at $25 each (includes FedEx, delivery & rush fee) PLEASE call 208-282-3127 first.

  • Lend materials to other libraries anywhere in the USA when requested.

Dissertation Service

  • The Library will attempt to secure a loan of the dissertation.
     
    If we are unable to obtain a loan, the requestor has the option of purchasing the dissertation on a direct recovery basis; current charge is $29.00 per item. Dissertation Express sets prices, which are subject to change. The requestor can then keep the dissertation in his/her personal collection.
    If you want to purchase the dissertation, submit the Purchase a Thesis/Dissertation form.

For Help with the Electronic Forms

Contact Reference at (208) 282-3152 or 1 (800) 314-4781

Contact Health Sciences Reference at (208) 282-4686 or 1 (800) 363-4781

Last Modified 08/24/2011 kk