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What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that allows UCSB students, faculty, and staff to borrow from other libraries, if items are not available at the UCSB Library. Community patrons and UC alumni are not eligible for UCSB ILL services; however, local public libraries may provide this service for a fee.  For more information see the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) webpage.