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Policies

Interlibrary Loan

Physical Materials (Books, A/V, etc.)

  • Physical interlibrary loan materials are requested via NCCC Evergreen by placing holds on the desired items.
  • Not every requested item will be loaned (new books, textbooks, and audiovisual items are usually ineligible).
  • Physical interlibrary loan materials typically arrive within 3 to 5 business days; but they can take longer.
  • Physical interlibrary loan materials should be returned to BCC Library on or before the specified due date.
  • Physical interlibrary loan materials are not always eligible for renewals.
  • For physical materials not owned by NCCC Evergreen member libraries, local library collections will need to be consulted by individual users; WorldCat.org can help locate materials locally.

Electronic Materials (Articles, Chapters, etc.)

  • Electronic interlibrary loan materials are requested via the ILL request form.
  • Not every requested item will be fulfilled.
  • Electronic interlibrary loan materials typically arrive within 1 to 2 business days; but they can take longer.
  • Electronic interlibrary loan materials do not need to be returned to BCC Library.
  • For electronic materials not accessible by NCCC Evergreen member libraries, local library collections will need to be consulted by individual users.