Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a borrowing service provided to currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff at Seton Hall University School of Law. This service allows you to electronically request and receive articles, book chapters, reports, or other resources not available in full text through the Rodino Center collection. As a matter of policy, the Rodino Center does not interlibrary loan any casebooks, study aids, or item that are available through the Rodino Center collection (via the Internet, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, etc.).

Simple requests are usually filled in 2 -10 working days, however, time to fulfillment may vary based on delivery times, as well as the time required to fill and ship requests. Because delivery may take as long as three to four weeks, please give ILL staff as much lead time as possible. Delays or problems with your request will be communicated to you via e-mail. If you have questions regarding your borrowing request, please e-mail [email protected] for assistance. The ILL lending office is open Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6:00 pm.

PLEASE NOTE: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, staffing levels at many libraries have changed. Requests may take longer to be filled.

Instructions: Request an Item

  1. When possible, requests should be made through the Rodino Center catalog using the instructions below.
  2. If you are unable to locate an item in the Rodino Center catalog, email [email protected] with the following information:
    1. For a book: Title, author, edition, date, chapters/pages needed if entire book not needed.
    2. For an article: Title, author, journal name, citation and year.
    3. For other items: As much information as you have to help us locate the item.
  3. Log in to the Rodino Center Catalog by clicking “Sign In” in the top right of the website and using your PirateNet username and password.
  4. Next, check to see if the Rodino Center already owns the item that you need by running a title and/or author search in the Rodino Center Catalog.
    1. Under "Check Availability”
      1. If available online select view the eBook if available electronically.
      2. If available in print, select "Request Item" under "Seton Hall Law Rodino Center"
    2. If not "Held by Seton Hall Law Rodino Center", under "Libraries Worldwide" select "Request Item" to submit an interlibrary loan request and follow instructions on the form.
      Catalog Book Holds

      The “Access Options” box on the right side of the catalog record lists whether the book is available in the Rodino Center collection and includes it’s call number location in the Rodino Center Library if available in print. By selecting the “Request Item” button in the “Access Options” box, a Service Desk team member will pull the book from the library stacks and email you once available for pickup.

      Catalog eBook access

      When a digital version of a book is available through the Rodino Center collection, a “View eBook” tab will be available in the “Access Options” box on the right side of the catalog record. Clicking the “View eBook” button will show you how to access the book electronically.

  5. Catalog interlibrary loan request

    When materials are unavailable in the Rodino Center collection, the “Access Options” box on the right side of the catalog record will say “request from Libraries Worldwide”. To request the materials from another library using interlibrary loan, select the “Request Item” button. You will be contacted via email once the materials are available for use.

Loan Period/Renewals

The length of a loan dependents on the lending institutions lending rules. The due date will be clearly indicated on the checkout slip. If a renewal of the resource is needed, check email the ILL Department at least one week before the item is due. Not all renewal requests will be granted by the lending institutions.

Recalls

ILL materials are occasionally recalled by the lending institution before the due date. You will be notified if materials held by you are recalled.

Lending to other Libraries and Institutions

If you are a library or law firm and wish to borrow materials or receive copies or scans, please submit your requests via one of the following:

OCLC
Email: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long will it take to receive my item?
Simple requests are usually filled in 2 -10 working days, however, time to fulfillment may vary based on delivery times, as well as the time required to fill and ship requests. Delays or problems with your request will be communicated to you via e-mail.

What is the status of my request?
Go to the Rodino Center and beyond search page (here) and Sign In to your account on the bottom right of the page using your SHU PirateNet username and password. Once signed in, go to “My Account” and select “Requests”.

How will I know when my item has arrived?
Once your ILL materials have arrived, you will receive an email notifying you that they are available for pickup at the Service Desk during Service Desk hours.

Where do I pick up my item?
Once your ILL materials have arrived, you will receive an email notifying you that they are available for pickup at the Service Desk during Service Desk hours.

How long can I keep ILL items?
The loan period varies because the lending library determines the due date. Also, the lending library decides rather to approve or deny a renewal request. Due date will be indicated on the borrowed book.

Why is my library account blocked?
Failure to return an item on time (including recalled items) can result in overdue, lost item replacement and processing fees. Until the item is returned you will be blocked from using Rodino Center services including ILL, Study Rooms, Reserve items and other borrowing privileges.

What happened to the article that was electronically delivered to me?
ILL articles are automatically deleted after 30 days or 5 views (whichever comes first) so please remember to save an article immediately after it is downloaded.

Can I borrow items from libraries located outside the United States?
No, you can only borrow items from libraries that are located in the United States excluding Alaska and Hawaii.