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Borrowing from the University of Missouri Libraries (MUU)

Institutional Borrowing from the University of Missouri Libraries (MUU)

How does my institution place an interlibrary loan request for materials from the University of Missouri Libraries (MUU)?
We prefer to receive requests through OCLC, Rapid or Agent (MLNC). We will accept requests via:

  • Email: mulibrarieslendill@missouri.edu
  • Fax: 573-884-4857
  • U.S. Postal Service:
    Interlibrary Loan Lending
    Ellis Library
    1020 Lowry Street
    University of Missouri
    Columbia, MO 65201

Article requests for University of Missouri Libraries (MUU)
Copy requests may be sent to MUU for processing or you may contact Ellis Interlibrary Lending at mulibrarieslendill@missouri.edu.

Loan/copy fees:
Basic charge (item typically sent within 4 business days):

  • $18
We accept payments by:
  • OCLC IFM (preferred)
  • Checks
  • Credit Card – Visa or MasterCard only
  • IFLA Vouchers
Fees are waived for ILL requests for:
  • Missouri libraries (except for Missouri corporations and businesses)
  • Greater Western Library Alliance libraries who participate in GWLA ILL
  • Libraries with reciprocal lending agreements
We charge for copies sent to Missouri corporations and businesses.


Delivery fees
Loan delivery options:

  • Library rate – No additional fee
  • 1st class – $5 surcharge
  • UPS or FedEx ground – $5 surcharge if we use our account. No surcharge if you supply your account number.
  • International loans are assessed a $12 fee.
Copy delivery options:
  • Odyssey
  • Email

Liability
Per the National Interlibrary Loan Code the requesting library assumes responsibility for borrowed material from the time it leaves the supplying library until it has been returned to and received by the supplying library. This includes all material shipped directly to and/or returned by the user. If damage or loss occurs, provide compensation or replacement, in accordance with the preference of the supplying library. Repair or replacement costs are determined by a bibliographer, plus a $20 service fee.

How long does it take to process my request?
Materials leave the ILL Office by the second business day.

How do I receive my materials?
Copies are sent via Odyssey, Article Exchange or email Books are shipped in the United States via:

  • U.S. Mail – library book rate or first class (with a surcharge)
  • UPS
  • FedEx
Materials sent internationally are shipped by airmail with a surcharge. Please return MU materials via airmail.

How long is the loan period?
The loan period is 8 weeks with no renewal. Short-term loan period is 7-14 days with no renewal.

Recalls
Recalled items should be returned ASAP via Priority Mail, UPS, FedEx, Air Mail, etc. — not by library/book rate or surface mail.

What materials may or may not be loaned?
Please check Discover@MU for holdings and the status of materials. The following materials may be loaned:

  • Microfiche and microfilm
  • Theses and dissertations
  • Music scores
  • CDs and LPs (Short term loan)
  • Books
  • Maps published after 1964
  • Documents
  • CD ROMS
  • DVDs & VHSs (Short term loan)
  • Bound or unbound journals (Short term loan)
The following materials may NOT be loaned:
  • Maps published before 1964
  • Reference materials
  • Archival and Special collections
  • Art oversized books
  • Art journals
  • Reserve materials
Other reasons why an item may not be loaned:
  • Materials that circulate less than 2 weeks
  • Materials already on loan
  • Materials in fragile condition

Returns
Our material should be returned in a box. Please do not use jiffy bags as material can be easily damaged. Borrowed materials must be returned by our due date via FedEx, UPS, U.S. Postal Service or through the couriers.

To borrow material from either the Law Library or the Health Sciences Library please contact them directly: