Borrowing Materials From Other Libraries
The Knox College Library offers two ways to borrow materials from other libraries, I-Share and ILLiad. To choose the best method of delivery, please read about the choices below.
See also the I-Share FAQ and ILLiad FAQ -- the Frequently Asked (and answered!) Questions pages.
If you have questions about your I-Share loans, please contact the Circulation Desk at Seymour Library (309) 341-7246.
If you have questions about your ILLiad loans, please contact the Readers' Services department at Seymour Library (309) 341-7244 or email illoan@knox.edu. During non-business hours, please contact the Circulation Desk at (309) 341-7246.
Books
Search Knox Primo first before requesting materials via I-Share.
If a book is not available when searching "All I-Share Libraries" in Knox Primo, place a request through ILLiad. Please note: ILLiad cannot be used to obtain required course texts.
Articles
Use ILLiad: articles from journals and newspapers to which Knox does not have a subscription, must be ordered through ILLiad. Article pdfs arrive in 1-2 days.
Non-print Materials
Search the Knox Primo first before requesting materials.
Use ILLiad: items such as DVDs, videotapes, audio and microfilm should be requested through ILLiad.
