Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Interlibrary loan (or "ILL") is a service UMA provides that allows you to borrow books, articles, and other materials from other libraries across the state and country if UMA doesn't have what you're looking for. We are only able to fulfill requests that do not have an associated fee or cost.
To request books from Maine libraries, click the Request button in either: LibrarySearch or MaineCat.
To request articles or book from other libraries outside of Maine: NOTE: We are in the process of transitioning to a new ILL system. We ask that you return all out-of-state borrowed items by the end of the semester (May 8). To request books or articles from other libraries at this time, please email us at uma.library@maine.edu.
ILL Things to Know:
- Current students, faculty, and staff of UMA may use ILL services (in-state and out-of-state materials).
- Community borrowers may request items through LibrarySearch or MaineCat only (in-state only).
- We may be unable to fulfill requests for reference books, fragile or rare items, textbooks, dissertations, and journal volumes.
- Please do not remove ILL labels.
- Charges will apply for unreturned items.
Need Help?
Ask a Librarian via chat or email or call the circulation desk at Katz Library (207) 621-3349 or Nottage Library (207) 262-7900.
