Interlibrary loan service (ILL) is available for students and employees at The King's University. An ILL loan is between two libraries based on an agreement to lend to other libraries in Canada. These are books that the borrowing library has permission to lend to their users. Renewals might be possible, but the owning library will make that decision. 

Copies of articles, chapters or loans can be ILL requested, these do not need to be returned. The majority of copy requests are filled electronically unless copyright restrictions don't allow. A printed copy, if required, will be sent by Canada Post instead. If a book is being sent between libraries, it will be sent by Canada Post. It is impossible to guarantee any sort of time frame for filling ILL requests. We suggest that users give books 3 weeks, and copies 1 week. 

For most loans and copies, the library will cover the costs involved. . If there is a significant cost for a copy or a loan, library staff may cancel unless you have indicated on the form that you are willing to pay for it personally. As with King's items, if you damage or lose a book, you will be responsible for the costs incurred. That cost is not determined by our library but by the lending library. 

While searching for items in WMS Discovery, and an item is not available at King's, click on ILL. Fill in the required fields. You will need to enter your barcode which is located on your library/ID card. Materials must be for the purpose of research, private study, criticism, review, or news reporting only. 

Please ensure that you have checked King's collection and other NEOS libraries by changing the "Held by Libraries" filter on the left hand column of the search results and Google Scholar before placing a request.

The library will not be requesting returnables (books or other physical items) from local NEOS libraries.  If a book is available for borrowing at a NEOS library located in Edmonton, we suggest you go to that library, register an account there at the Service Desk, and borrow the book in person. You will need to return it there. It will be faster and you likely get a longer loan and be able to renew. 

If a returnable (books or other physical items) at a NEOS library of Edmonton, place an ILL request. The library will request the item from the NEOS library. The library will request copies from NEOS libraries, regardless of location. eBooks cannot be loaned to other libraries, and ILL requests for copies are limited to one chapter. 

Your library barcode is located on your King's Library/ID card. You will be asked to show this card to library staff to borrow books, including Reserves or equipment.  If you have a photo of your card on your phone, we will see if our barcode reader can read it. 

You will need to use it, at the self-service kiosk (MeeScan). Remember, using the card to log onto the photocopiers, is a lot easier than typing in your username and password. This card should be protected, as you are 100% responsible for any books or kits or puppets that you sign out. 

The King's University Library uses OCLC ILL for interlibrary loans. We are learning as fast as we can, and are ready to fill requests for both copies and loans. Our OCLC symbol: CNKUC.

If you've questions, please email: ill@kingsu.ca