(which are now less frequent, since we put this box here!)
ILLiad is the name of our online inter-library loan interface. It is how you make requests for and receive materials.
When not stylized as ILLiad, it also refers to an ancient Greek epic poem concerned with the Trojan War and attributed to Homer.
This depends on what was requested. For most sources that are available digitally, 1-2 days. For physical items, such as books, a couple weeks.
Most requests are free to all current USM students, faculty, and staff.
When filling out the request form, always set the 'maximum cost' to $0.00. In the rare instances there is a fee, we will contact you, tell you the fee, and ask if you still want the material.
Contact the InterLibrary Loan office at (207) 228-8449 or (207) 780-5343 .
Are you having trouble finding the full-text for articles? Do you need an article from a journal USM doesn’t own? Keep finding articles listed as "Citation Online"? A resource you thought was available turned out not to be? Need a book you can't find in our catalog? Or a book from an out-of-state library?
...you'll need to sign up for one. This is a separate system from other University systems, so you should use a separate password. You can also use a separate username. If you do, just remember it. We suggest you use the same username as your @maine.edu e-mail (the before @maine.edu part) and a different password. You can use the “Create an account” link to initiate this process.
Your library barcode number can be found as a set of smaller numbers printed in black below the barcode on your USM ID. It can also be found in the My USM Portal under Technology & Resources by clicking on either Card View or Libraries.
...you'll need to make arrangements with Card Services to get an ID.
...If you have an ID you may call our Circulation staff and get it ‘activated’ for use as a library card. This is supposed to happen automatically, but sometimes an ID gets missed.
...sorry, but non-USM IDs don't work with our inter-library loan system. There are two alternatives that may be helpful: