Answered By: Katharine Tepper
Last Updated: Mar 05, 2026     Views: 13

To use interlibrary loan, you must register for an ILLiad account. 

To register for an ILLiad account: 

  1. Go to the library homepage.
  2. Click on the Interlibrary Loan icon in the bottom-center of the page. 
  3. Click on the "Register for ILLiad" link under the Login box.
  4. Read the terms and conditions and then click on the "Register" button.
  5. Make sure all fields of the New User Registration for ILLiad form are filled out accurately.
    • You can use any email address. It doesn't need to be your affiliated address.
    • Make sure you save your Username and Password.
  6. Click the Submit Information button.

Your account is active right away, and you can now request materials!

You can request: 

  • Journal Articles
  • Print Books
  • Scanned Book Chapters
  • Miscellaneous Items (multimedia, etc.. If you are not sure what your item is, make your request under Other) 
  • NOTE: E-books are not available via interlibrary loan.

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