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MUS 591: Graduate Research in Music: Interlibrary Loan (ILL) in I-Share

What If WIU Doesn't Have It?

If WIU does not have an item in its collection, we may still be able to acquire it for you through Interlibrary Loan.
  1. Check WestCat
  2. Check I-Share
  3. Check Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) Follow directions for #3

You can find information about how to use I-Share and Interlibrary Loan below.

I-Share

If you can't find an item through WestCat, your next step should be the I-Share catalog, which searches multiple libraries in the Illinois system.

  1. Log in to I-Share using your Ecom and password..
  2. Search for the item(s).
  3. When you have found your item, scroll down to the list of libraries that have the item and click "Request Item."
  4. A pop-up window will prompt you to select a pick-up location. It will default to the correct location for WIU. (All requests must be picked up at Malpass; we cannot receive them at the Music Library).
  5. Submit your request!

I-Share requests usually arrive within a week. You will receive an email when your item is ready to be picked up!

Watch the Video Clip to see how to search for and request an item using I-Share or Click Here for more details.

WorldCat

If you can't find an item through WestCat or I-Share, all hope is not lost! Items can be requested from libraries outside of Illinois through WorldCat.

  1. Find the item you need in the WorldCat catalog.
  2. Click on "Request this item through WIU ILL."
  3. If you are not already, you will be prompted to log in to your ecom account.
  4. Select request type "Loan of a Book or Media Item."
  5. Scroll down to "My address and contact information" and select campus location Macomb in the drop down menu.
  6. Click "Submit Request."

Like I-Share, items requested through ILL must be picked up at Malpass; we cannot receive them at the Music Library.

Books and scores requested through ILL usually take 5-14 days to arrive, depending on availability and delivery methods. Articles requested through ILL can arrive in 3-10 days, depending on whether the file is received in an electronic format or photocopied and mailed. You will receive an email when your item is available online or to be picked up.