NOTICE: The last day online and law students will be able to request print materials from interlibrary loan is March 15. If you need assistance with ILL after March 15, please contact Teresa Burnham or Michael Greenlee in the Law Library.
UPDATE: April 24th is the last day to submit requests for digital/electronic copies of ILL materials. After April 24, no ILL requests will be filled. If you need assistance with ILL after April 24, please contact Teresa Burnham or Michael Greenlee in the Law Library.
What is interlibrary loan (ILL)?
If you need a book, a book chapter, an article, or even a disseration that George R. White Law Library does not have (in print or online in full-text), we will attempt to get it for you from another library.
Who may use this service?
Only currently registered students, faculty, and staff of Concordia University School of Law may borrow through ILL. This service currently is not available to alumni, bench and bar as well as the general public.
How much does interlibrary loan cost?
All costs incurred will be covered by George R. White Law Library. Requesters will be responsible for any fines imposed on by the lending library due to the late return or damage caused by them.
How do I pick up and return the materials to the library?
You will be notified once the requested book(s) is available for pickup. Full-text article(s) will be emailed to you directly. You may keep photocopied articles that we obtain for you.
You are responsible for returning the books borrowed to the library before or by the stated due date.
Copyright
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain circumstances, the law authorizes libraries to furnish a photocopy or reproduction. One of these circumstances is the fair use provision that the photocopy or reproduction may not be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research. Any other use may incur liability for copyright infringement. Concordia University George R. White Law Library reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
If you have questions regarding interlibrary loan, contact George R. White Law Library rhollis@cu-portland.edu or call 208-639-5427.