Frequently Asked Questions

What is Interlibrary Services?

Through Interlibrary Services you can borrow materials from another library. At Cal Poly, this service is free to those currently affiliated with the university: students, faculty (including emeritus), and staff.

Usually, materials borrowed from other libraries have limited borrowing periods and renewals may not be possible. For this reason, borrowing assigned textbooks or books needed for extended periods of time is not possible.

Although other libraries will lend many different kinds of materials, some items, such as videos, reference works, rare materials, and textbooks may not be available for loan.

Please consult with the Interlibrary Services staff if you have any questions about availability or the length of time you may borrow materials.

How Do I Request Materials?

First check PolyCat to see if the materials you need are available in the Kennedy Library before making an ILS request.

If the material needed is not in PolyCat, the quickest way to get the material you need is to check Link+, which is a network of academic libraries in California that have agreed to share their collections.

Who may use ILS Services?

How long does it take?

Can I check the status of my request?

Yes!

How do I pick up materials?

What is the checkout period?

Are ILS materials renewable?

How do I return materials?

Materials may be returned to the following locations:

What are the fines for lost or overdue materials?

How do I contact ILS staff?

ILS Office
ill-all@lib.calpoly.edu
805-756-1222
Janice Stone, Supervisor
jstone@calpoly.edu
805-756-2362
Linda Hauck, Lending Coordinator
lhauck@calpoly.edu
805-756-6483
Holly Richmond
hrichmon@calpoly.edu
805-756-5701

What are the ILS open office hours?

Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Where is ILS located?

ILS is located in the Circulation Department, at the front of Kennedy Library (Building 35) on the first floor.