Discover Library Services
A variety of library resources are available to you as a student of Cairn University. Below is information on how to get individual assistance with research, Interlibrary loan, and links to search our collection.
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InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is a service through which library materials not held by the Masland Library may be requested and obtained from other libraries for faculty, staff, and students.
Materials that can be requested:
Books - can be borrowed, generally free of charge, in their original form. After a request has been submitted, you will be notified via email once the book is available for pick-up. Materials can be picked up at the library front desk during normal library hours. Loan period varies depending on the lending library, but is typically 2-4 weeks.
Photocopies of articles or chapters - copies can be obtained physically or digitally. Copies of articles or chapters are provided free of charge up to 20 pages. Print copies will be available for pick-up at the library front desk during normal library hours. Digital copies will be sent to your Cairn email.
Dissertations and Theses - many libraries will lend dissertations and theses; however, there are generally more restrictions on length and type of lending.
Materials that cannot be requested through ILL
Audio-visual materials - CDs, DVDs, phonographs, cassettes, films, filmstrips, videos, etc., cannot be requested.
Rare Books and Archival Materials
Materials held by Masland Library
For more information about ILL, contact Caleb Daubenspeck (library@cairn.edu)
ILL Databases
Begin a search for ILL Resources with the following database, or discover resources through our homepage.
