Borrowing from Other Libraries Use Interlibrary Loan to borrow materials from other institutions

If UK Libraries doesn’t have an item you’re looking for, we may be able to help you find it at another library through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services. To access ILL services, use your linkblue account information to sign in or create an ILLiad account.

Please contact us at ILLBorrowing@uky.edu with any questions about our Interlibrary Loan services. We are happy to assist you in locating the materials you need. 

How long does it take? Most physical items will arrive within two weeks of your request. Electronic items, such as article requests, usually arrive within 24-48 hours. 

Need help? For detailed instructions on managing ILL requests, visit our Using ILLiad page.

Law Library Interlibrary Loan

The William T. Young Library ILL office serves all campus libraries except the Law Library. Law Library users can find more information on the Law Library Interlibrary Loan page.