Libraries: If you need to borrow from our collection, let us know. We will do our best to accomodate your request.

Shipping:
We ship via InfoExpress within Indiana and U.S. Mail out of state.

Turnaround Time:
Turnaround is typically 24-48 hours.

Methods of Request:
We accept OCLC requests. If you cannot place requests using OCLC, you may email us at the address below to make other arrangements.

Materials

Books:
Books will be loaned for 84 days (12 weeks) with 30 day renewals if not needed by another patron.

Periodicals:
Articles will be scanned within copyright guidelines. We will not lend entire issues.

Reference, Reserve, Rare Books, and items from our recreational reading collection:
These books will not be loaned. Sections, however, may be scanned.

DVDs, CDs, Video Tapes:
Will lend to reciprocal libraries only. Some of the collection, including movies produced during the last two years, does not circulate.

Newspapers:
Cannot be loaned.

Microforms:
Determined on a case-by-case basis.

Lost items

We charge a replacement cost plus a processing fee for lost items. For libraries that don't charge us (LVIS or reciprocal agreement), the processing fee is $15. For libraries that charge us, the processing fee is $25.

Interlibrary Loan Office Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST

Communication:
(219) 464-5363 Voice mail available at all times.
Email: ill@valpo.edu

Mailing Address:
Valparaiso University
Christopher Center Interlibrary Loan Office
1410 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383-6493

Closed: New Years, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, and Christmas Break.

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