InterLibrary Loan for Distance Learning
Materials such as articles, books, patents, reports, theses can be requested through the Interlibrary Loan & Article Delivery Services Office at the Van Houten Library. The Interlibrary Loan staff will arrange for the delivery of books by mail and photocopies of articles, either by email, mail or fax. Materials not owned by the NJIT library will be obtained from another library. The library cannot provide course related textbooks, workbooks, or software as required by course instructor.
How to Request Materials (Articles, Books, Etc...)
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Use the Online Library Interlibrary Loan Forms to submit your requests. Note: Materials owned and available at the NJIT library will be processed and shipped within two business days upon receipt of request. The standard loan period for NJIT materials is twenty eight days. Because of the extra time involved in delivering materials, there will be a ten days grace period (i.e. 38 days) for NJIT distant learning students.
How Many Items Can Be Borrowed?
A maximum of 10 items per week will be processed for a Distance Learning student. This includes journal articles, books, and interlibrary loan documents ordered through the library.
How to Request a Renewal of Borrowed Books?
A Renewal Request Form located on the back cover of the book should be completed and this information about renewal can be sent before the due date in the following ways:
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E-mail your request at lib_ill@njit.edu (preferred)
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Phone the Interlibrary Loan Office at (973) 596-3204
The NJIT Library will either email or fax your confirmation of the renewal provided that the item(s) was(were) not requested by someone else. Books obtained from other libraries may not be renewable, depending upon the lending library's policy.
What is the Fine & Fee for Late or Non-Return of Borrowed Books on Time?
Late or non-return of NJIT owned materials will be fined at the standard library rate (view Circulation Policy , under fines and lost or damaged materials category.)
Late return of materials on loan from other institutions may result in a hold placed on your diploma/transcript, larger late fees, and possible fines and fees of a lending institution when applicable.