Interlibrary Loan

ILL is a service for Riverland students, faculty, and staff that allows our patrons to request books and other materials from other libraries via MNPALS or MNLink. The materials will be delivered to the library without cost to patrons. Patrons must have an active student ID card to use this service.

Interlibrary loan of materials using MNPALS:
*search the MnPALS catalog
*do search
*click on title to expand single record
*'holdings tab' should be active 
*click on "Login"
*enter barcode and password
*click "ILL request"
* choose your pickup location (distance/Owatonna students)
* read and agree to copyright statement
* submit the form
* you will be notified of arrival through your Riverland email

Interlibrary loan of materials using MNLINK:
* search MNLINK
* enter your search term in the search term box
* clicking on advance search for more search options
* search results will be listed
* click on the 'details' link for information about each item
* click on the 'get it' button to request a loan
* click on "login" after entering your library barcode number (20207..) and password (your last name)
* make sure "managed by MNPALS" appears in the pickup location box
* click on submit
* verification number will appear
* a request can be created by clicking on "create request" on the right of screen

Interlibrary loan using a blank form:
Books or journal articles can also be requested using a blank form.  Each submission will require an active student ID card and password. 

Interlibrary Loan Assistance
Questions? Call Austin at 507-433-0533

Tracking Your Interlibrary Loans
* Use your borrowing record in online catalog to track status of loans
* Patrons will be notified when an interlibrary loans arrives via their Riverland email address.

Delivery
*Patrons should allow one-week for books and other items to be delivered to Riverland.
*Books and other items can be picked up and returned at the library circulation desk.
*Paper copies of journal articles do not have to be returned.
*Patrons can choose e-delivery of journal articles.

Distance/Owatonna/Albert Lea Patrons
Call the pickup library location, Austin 507-433-0533 for delivery options.  Learn more.

ILL Renewals
Renewals for items can be requested however that decision is made by the lending library. Requests for renewals can be made in person, by phone or online.
Patrons can request renewals:
*'my account'
*clicking on 'ILL active requests.'
*click on highlighted number
*there is a 'renew' link at top of page
*if renewal request is accepted the due date will change in 2-3 days

Please request a renewal before the due date.  Overdue items cannot be renewed.