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The Inter-Library Loans Standard Service aims to process and respond to requests within seven working days. Additional time may be required if the item is held at one of the Cambridge Backup Libraries.

Standard Prices

From 1st August 2023, our standard charges are as follows:

 
Price
  Notes  
  Loans
£18.85
  Up to a maximum weight of 2kg - Target dispatch within 7 working days  
  Copies of article / chapter
£11.70
  Up to a maximum of 100 pages (depending on condition of volume) - Target dispatch within 5 working days  

 

How to make a request

Please contact the Inter-Library Loans team, providing us with all the relevant citation information and whether you require a loan or a copy. Libraries will need to quote their British Library Billing Account number and provide us with a reference number for each request. Multi-volume works will require a request number per volume.

Loan Terms and Conditions

Cambridge University Library offers a six week loan period from the date of dispatch, but all items are subject to recall if required by a Cambridge user. All loans are strictly "for use in library only" but in many cases, copying or scanning is permitted (if undertaken by a member of Library staff) and adheres to UK Copyright Law.

Renewals

We are also happy to offer renewals at no extra charge, providing the item has not been recalled. Please contact us by email if a renewal is required.

Lending Policy

We lend a considerable percentage of our holdings. However, we are unable to lend the following:

  • Pre-1950 books in Rare Books classes (although we may be able to provide a photocopy if the item is out of copyright)
  • Books in reference classes
  • Unsuitably bound items (spiral bound, ring-binder, loose-leaf, etc.)
  • Digital materials (DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs and Video/Audio cassettes)
  • Manuscripts
  • Special collections
  • Newspapers

     In addition: We cannot provide any copies from microfilm or microfiche material.

Cambridge Theses

Unfortunately, the Inter-Library Loans Department are unable to lend or copy from Cambridge Theses. However, individuals may be able to purchase a copy of a Cambridge Thesis by submitting a request for Imaging Services through the Digital Content Unit's online form. For more information about pricing, please visit the Imaging Services webpage.

Copyright fee paid items

We are unable to accept requests for Copyright Fee Paid items.

Contact Us

Our contact details are as follows:

Inter-Library Loans

Cambridge University Library

West Road

Cambridge CB3 9DR

Telephone: +44 (0) 1223 333039 / 333080

All e-mail requests should be sent to ill@lib.cam.ac.uk.