Interlibrary Loans

Interlibrary Loans information for De Chastelain Library.

We are happy to advise that more of our supplying libraries are operating again for book requests. However, requests may take longer than usual due to restricted services on sites. We ask that you continue to prepare your research well in advance. Thank you.

The Interlibrary Loans (ILL) service borrows material from other libraries which you need for your course/research but is not available in the library's print or online collection. The library may already own or subscribe to material that would suit your needs.

Please search MultiSearch, our online library search engine, before making an ILL request.

We ask our patrons to prepare well in advance and give plenty of time for items to arrive. We will continue to keep you updated as to any changes to the service.

Material you require not in the Library?

Option 1

Borrow material from another library by making an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request. When requesting books, items that are available in other Institutes of Technology (IOTs) are preferred.

Option 2

Request a Letter of Introduction or MusicPAL card to allow you to visit another library. Find Out More

Cost of Interlibrary Loans

The library pays for every ILL it receives but we will cover the cost, subject to available funds, if you are a (1) Registered student of DkIT or (2) A DkIT staff member or DkIT research student requesting material directly related to your work/research. If you would like an item for personal use we can supply it at cost price.

	DkIT Students	Staff and Researchers	External Members
Loan request (per book)	Free	Free	€20
Photocopy request	Free	Free	€15
Letter of introduction & MusicPAL Card	Free	Free	N/A