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Interlibrary Loan

How to access interlibrary loan materials through Pratt Institute Libraries.

Interlibrary Loan

Can't find a book in our collection? We obtain library materials from all over the nation for free so that you have access to resources you need. Books can be requested for pick up at the circulation desk of your choice and articles are delivered directly by email. You will always be notified through Pratt email as soon as your item is available. If you are unsure whether ILL is the best way to get what you need, or if you are having trouble finding information on your topic, ask a Reference Librarian.

There are a couple of ways to request materials outside of the libraries' collection. 

Books

Books outside of the libraries' collections can be borrowed through the following ways:

Book Chapters & Articles

Book chapters & articles can be requested directly through the interlibrary loan form.​

NOTICE WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.


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