{"id":1230,"date":"2024-08-01T15:59:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T15:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=1230"},"modified":"2025-09-03T15:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T19:54:11","slug":"interlibrary-loan-request","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/library\/interlibrary-loan-request\/","title":{"rendered":"Interlibrary Loan Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">If you are searching for an item and the OCC Library does not have it, the Library can still provide access through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. ILL service allows OCC Library users to borrow materials\u2014both physical and digital\u2014from thousands of other public and academic libraries across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-accordion accordion__items has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interlibrary Loan Service<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">How can I make an ILL request?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The best way to place an ILL request is directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/occl.on.worldcat.org\/discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">OCC Library Online Catalog<\/a> when viewing a specific item. This will automatically fill out the request form with information about your item.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can find step-by-step instructions on how to place these requests here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re unable to find what you\u2019re looking for in our Online Catalog, you can also place an ILL request with this <a href=\"https:\/\/occl.account.worldcat.org\/account\/ill-workform\">generic form<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Who may request ILL materials?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current OCC students, faculty, and staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current Kean Ocean students, faculty, and staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other library users are encouraged to contact their local public library for ILL assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">What can be requested?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Items not already owned or otherwise accessible through the OCC Library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical materials can be picked up at the Access Services desk in the OCC Library (Building # 3).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Articles and book chapters are delivered electronically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entire eBooks cannot be requested via ILL\u2014only a specific chapter can be delivered digitally. If you require more than a specific chapter, please request a physical copy of the book via ILL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current textbooks are generally not available through ILL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">How long will it take for the requests to arrive?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For some digital materials, delivery may be as fast as a few days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For physical materials and others, please allow at least two weeks for the request to be filled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turnaround time may be affected by scarcity of sources, distance of sources, holidays and weekends, or incomplete information about the requested item.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Where can I check the status of my requests?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The status of ILL requests can be viewed in your <a href=\"https:\/\/occl.account.worldcat.org\/account\/requests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">library account within the OCC Library Online Catalog<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please check your institutional email for all official library communications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">How long can I borrow ILL materials?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can vary. The loan period is determined by the library sending the item to OCC (called the \u201clending library\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For digital items, there is usually both a time limit and an access limit. For example, you might be able to access the digital file up to five times for up to 30 days. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Can I renew the loan?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renewals are determined by the lending library and not by the OCC Library. You can request a renewal in your <a href=\"https:\/\/occl.account.worldcat.org\/account\/requests\">library account within the OCC Library Online Catalog<\/a> by clicking the blue \u201cRenew Request\u201d button next to your item.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also reach out to the Library for more information at <a href=\"mailto:ill@ocean.edu\">ill@ocean.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Where can I return my ILL item?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any item you pick up at the OCC library must be returned to the OCC Library. Please do not return ILL items directly to the lending library.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Kean Ocean<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kean Ocean students, faculty, and staff may use the OCC ILL service to request books not owned by either the Kean University or the OCC libraries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-time Kean Ocean users of the OCC ILL service can use the following forms to request a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/library\/interlibrary-loan-request\/interlibrary-loan-book-request-form\/\">Book<\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/library\/interlibrary-loan-request\/interlibrary-article-photocopy-request-form\/\">Article<\/a>. These forms should only be used by first-time Kean Ocean users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kean Ocean users may also request materials held at the Kean University Library in Union to be delivered to the Ocean County College Library in Toms River. To request a book owned by the Kean University Library, please use <a href=\"https:\/\/kean.libwizard.com\/f\/KeanOceaninterlibraryloanform\">this form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button accordion__toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\">Copyright Statement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group accordion__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be \u201cused for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.\u201d If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of \u201cfair use,\u201d that user may be liable for copyright infringement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of Copyright Law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due to copyright laws, the OCC library can only request 5 articles from the same publication (within its last 5 years of print) per calendar year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline accordion__top is-style-outline--10\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-cards__grid is-style-3-column is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-37 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need help?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference librarians are available to help you track down resources and place ILL requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try using our <a href=\"https:\/\/ocean.libanswers.com\/chat\/widget\/f2d67b840b1e17bf6efa2bdbd3bb9b98?referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ocean.edu%2Fstudent-services%2Flibrary%2F&amp;referer_title=Library%20%7C%20Ocean%20County%20College%20NJ&amp;auth_id=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">online chat service<\/a> if you are unable to make it to the library. You can also reach us by phone at (732) 255-0400 extension 2247.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card__text-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/occl.on.worldcat.org\/discovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">OCC Library Online Catalog<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/occl.on.worldcat.org\/signin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Library Account<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/occl.account.worldcat.org\/account\/ill-workform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ILL Request Form <\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are searching for an item and the OCC Library does not have it, the Library can still provide access through our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. 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