ILL Lending to Other Libraries

The ILL section provides loans and document delivery from our library collections to other libraries. Requests are accepted via OCLC (HUH) or Docline (HIUHAU), or through our ILLiad Lending web system. We are a charging library except for libraries with the University of Hawaiʻi System, GWLA or IDS consortia, and MOA libraries.

Libraries Not Using OCLC or Docline

Request an ILLiad Lending Web account by sending an email for more information to lendill@hawaii.edu. After registering, please log onto the UHM Lending Web to place and check on requests. We charge ILL fees for loans and copies.

Individuals

Loans: ILL does not loan to individuals. Consult with your local library about borrowing from our library collections. Note: We charge fees for loans.

• Hawaiʻi residents: See web page on Guest Borrowers for in-person services
• Residents not on Oʻahu: use the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System ILL service
• Outside of Hawaiʻi: contact your local public library. 

Copies: Email inquiries to lendill@hawaii.edu. Requests for individuals are handled on a staffing and time-available basis. We charge fees for copying.

Library Holdings

Our library holdings are found in our OneSearch library catalog, on OCLC WorldCat under HUH or Docline under HIUHAU.

ILL Lending Policy

ILL Fees

• Paper Scanning: $11 for up to 100 pages with $11 increments for up to next 100 pages (e.g., $11 for up to 100 pages, $22 for up to 200 pages, etc.)
• Electronic Articles (born digital downloads): $11 per article
• Docline Articles: $11.00 per request ($5.00 for Hawaiʻi libraries)
• Physical Loans: $10 for Hawaii libraries (non-UH system); $20 for U.S. libraries (incl. territories); $40 for Canadian libraries; $50 for international libraries; Any location: Extremely heavy items – price may be negotiated
• CDL Loans: $20 loan per volume
• Streaming Loans: No charge
• Reciprocal Agreements: GWLA, IDS Project, University of Hawaiʻi System libraries

Turn Around Time

Usually shipped out within 3 – 5 business days. Longer time for special collection,  unusual requests, and copy requests over 100 pages. No rush service available.

Payments Accepted

OCLC IFM, Docline EFTS, Credit Card, Check drawn on a U.S. bank, IFLA vouchers (international libraries).

What is Not Available

Some specialized collections may not be available for ILL.  We generally do not loan physical items for:

• Journals/Newspapers – entire volume/issue
• Microforms (contact us about possible remote access)
• Audiovisuals (contact us about possible remote access)
• Theses / Dissertations – sole copies (contact us about possible remote access)
• Archival and Special collections (contact us about possible remote access)
• Maps
• Reference materials
• Items on Course Reserve
• Materials with short loan period
• Materials in fragile condition

Copy Delivery

Odyssey, Article Exchange, Email, University File Drop Service.

Loan Shipment

Domestically by the U.S. Mail or FedEx 2-Day Priority; Internationally by FedEx, whenever possible.

Loan Period

16 weeks (varies for special collection items)

Renewals

Renewals are given on a case-by-case basis. Contact lendill@hawaii.edu for more information.

Returns/Recalls

Please return in a box via Priority Mail, UPS, FedEx, Air Mail, etc.

DO NOT not use library/book rate or surface mail. It will take several months to reach us, and could possibly be lost at sea as it goes by ship.

Return Shipping Address:

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Hamilton Library, ILL Lending
McCarthy Mall, Room 101
Honolulu, HI 96822
United States of America

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, the borrowing (requesting) library will provide compensation or replacement, in accordance with the preference of the supplying library. Repair or replacement costs are determined by a subject/area librarian, plus a $10 service fee.

Contact Us

Office Hours: Monday -Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hawaiʻi Time

• Email: lendill@hawaii.edu
• Phone: 1-808-956-5956