OCLC code: CODÌý

CU Boulder provides interlibrary lending services to libraries and other agencies. Individuals affiliated with CU Boulder are eligible for our Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery services for borrowing from other libraries. Other individuals should contact their local public library or university-affiliated library to request from us.

Lending to libraries and organizations outside the CU System

Institutions may send requests electronically through OCLC (OCLC Symbol: COD) or our ILLiad lending portal:

Colorado institutions that do not use OCLC may work with us directly to enable lending and borrowing. First time users should contact us at cu-ill@colorado.edu to verify that you do not already have an account, and to . Thereafter, those institutions may log in to request loans or scans via our .

Formats and lending limits

We lend most formats to libraries and organizations. Institutions may request digital scans of up to 100 pages; book loans; theses and dissertations; most newspapers; maps; government publications, DVDs and VHS tapes. Dissertations dated 2005 and newer may only be available for purchase through ProQuest. Six volumes of a multi-volume set or reels of microfilm may be requested on one request.

Non-circulating materials

University Libraries doesn’t lend restricted electronic resources, special collections and archives, or reference materials.

Charges

Book loans or photocopies:

  • GWLA, Rapid, Colorado libraries and reciprocal partners: free
  • Non-reciprocal libraries within the contiguous 48 states :$15 IFM
  • Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico: $20 IFM
  • Overseas libraries: $30 IFM, or 4 IFLA vouchers
  • Any library requiring an invoice: $50.00 U.S Dollars

Methods of payment

OCLC's IFM system is preferred. For overseas libraries, payment with 4 IFLA vouchers is also accepted. If not on IFM, libraries may pay the $50.00 invoice charge by check or credit card (VISA or MasterCard.) Credit card payments can be paid securely online or by telephone.Ìý

Loan periods

  • Maps, DVDs and VHS tapes: one week, one renewal.
  • All other formats: 16 weeks, with one possible renewal.Ìý

Contact us

ILL Lending

cu-ill@colorado.edu

Last updated: September 2022