Borrow From Other Libraries
Students, staff, and faculty of TRU can request items from other libraries (also known as interlibrary loan) for their research, employment, and coursework needs through TRU Library's interlibrary loan (ILL) service.
For more information or to learn how to configure SMS/Text notifications, consult the Interlibrary Loans guide.
Are you another library looking to make an ILL request?
Interlibrary Loans at TRU Library
How to Make a Request
Request an item from another libraryWhen prompted, use your TRU email address and password to sign in.
Items Available to Borrow
The Library can obtain the following types of materials for you via interlibrary loan:
- Books (excluding textbooks)
- Copies of journal/magazine/newspaper articles
- Microform/microfiche
- Theses and dissertations
- Conference proceedings
- Items officially declared missing from the TRU Library collection
Important Notes
- Loan periods will be 8 weeks unless otherwise specified by the lending library.
- Requests for articles/book chapters required in less than 4 business days will be cancelled.
- Requests for books or videos required in less than 7 business days will be cancelled.
- TRU will pay a maximum of $25 per item per interlibrary loan.
- ILL requests are subject to the University's Fair Dealing Policy. Material provided through interlibrary loan must be used solely by the requestor for the purpose of private study, research, criticism, or review.
Picking Up and Returning ILL Items
| Kamloops students and faculty | The locker number identified in the email you received when the item is ready for pickup. | During open hours, please return items to one of two book drops inside House of Learning Library (1st or 3rd floor), or, if the Library is closed, to the book drop located outside at the southeast corner of the building. |
| Williams Lake students and faculty | Students: Pick up at the library's information desk. Faculty: Please see the notification email you receive when the item has been shipped or is ready for pickup. | During Library open hours, please return items to the Library Information Desk, or, if the Library is closed, to the book drop outside the Student Services Offices. |
| Distance, Regional and Open Learning students | Item(s) will be sent to you according to your selected delivery method (i.e., courier or pick up in person). | If the item was sent to you by post, please use the included prepaid return label to ship back to the House of Learning Library. |
Borrowing Items at Other Libraries
TRU Library participates in reciprocal borrowing programs through the Canadian Academic Libraries Resource Sharing Agreement (CAL-RSA) and Council of Post-Secondary Library Directors (CPSLD) that allow current TRU faculty, staff, and students to borrow physical materials directly from all academic libraries that participate in the programs.
For a complete list of participating libraries, see CPSLD Website: Reciprocal Borrowing and CAL-RSA Participating Libraries (formerly CURBA).
Visiting Other Libraries
Present your valid TRU Campus ID or proof of registration at the information desk at the library you are visiting. Each library has their own lending policies.
Accessing Online Databases: Remote access to other institutions’ databases is not allowed. Access may be granted while visiting their campus, depending on their local policies.
Fines and Responsibilities: You are responsible for any fines incurred. Delinquent accounts will result in suspended borrowing privileges.
Returning Materials: Return items to the library you borrowed them from or to TRU Library, allowing enough time for shipping. TRU Library is not responsible for fines due to delays.
