Lending to Other Libraries

Who can borrow from us

• We loan items to domestic libraries, including U.S. territories and provide items that do not need to be returned to any library
• Individuals who want to borrow from TWU should contact their local library’s ILL Department

How to make a request

• Submit requests via OCLC, DOCLINE, email, US mail, fax, or the ALA form
• We do not accept RUSH requests and only lend circulating materials

Loan policy

• Lending period is 4 weeks
• Renewals are not allowed
• We will recall items for the TWU community only — not for other libraries

What we do not loan

• Media, reference, microforms, Cook Book Collection, items published in the current year, Childrens’
• Collections, reserve items, tests, browsing, non-circulating items, and materials published prior to 1930

Delivery

• Loans are shipped via Library Mail (USPS) or TexPress/TAE/MALA/KCMLIN courier
• Copies are delivered via Odyssey, email, Article Exchange, and US mail

Charges and billing

• TWU participates in these reciprocal groups: AMIGOS/BCR/MLIN, LVIS, and Free Share
• We charge libraries (through IFM or invoicing) that do not participate in reciprocal agreements
• Lost and damaged books are charged $50 plus a $10 processing fee; TexShare/AMIGOS libraries do not pay the processing fee
• Replacement copies are not accepted

Contact ILL

Email: ill@mail.twu.edu
Phone: 940-898-3728
Fax: 940-898-3762
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm (except during intersession and holidays)

Mailing Address:
TWU Library
304 Administration Drive
PO Box 425528
Denton, TX 76204-5528