Lending Policies for Other Libraries

OCLC code: COD 

Docline code: COUDZB

CU Boulder provides interlibrary lending services to libraries and other agencies. Individuals wishing to borrow items from our collections may make use of Interlibrary Loan services.

  • Affiliates of CU Boulder are eligible for our Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery services for borrowing from other libraries.
  • Other individuals should contact their local public library or university-affiliated library to request from us.

Lending to libraries and organizations outside the CU System

Institutions may send requests electronically through OCLC, Docline, Rapid or our ILLiad lending portal.

Institutions that do not use automated interlibrary loan systems may work with us directly to enable lending and borrowing. First time libraries should contact us at cu-ill@colorado.edu to request login credentials. Once an account is created, libraries may log in directly to request loans or scans via our ILLiad library portal.

Services

We lend circulating materials to libraries upon request.  We supply up to 6 volumes per request. 

Interlibrary Loan does not lend non-circulating materials including items from our Rare and Distinctive Collections.

Charges

Loans

  • GWLA, IDS, Rapid, Colorado public libraries and reciprocal partners: free
  • United States Loans: $15 IFM or MLA EFTS
  • North America Loans: $20 IFM, 3 IFLA Vouchers
  • International Loans: $30 IFM, 4 IFLA Vouchers

Scans

  • GWLA, IDS, Rapid, Colorado public libraries and reciprocal partners: free
  • All other libraries: $15 IFM, $15 MLA EFTS, 1 Full IFLA Voucher or $30 USD if paying by Invoice

Methods of payment

We accept IFM, MLA EFTS and IFLA vouchers. Libraries may pay invoices by check in US dollars or Credit Card payment (VISA or MasterCard). Credit card payments can be paid securely online or by telephone.

Loan periods

  • 16 weeks, with the possibility of renewal

Lost Item and Damage

We do not accept replacement copies. The replacement charge for lost items is $150 USD. If an item is returned with damage, the charge is $50 USD.

Contact us

ILL Lending

cu-ill@colorado.edu

Last updated: July 2024