Request Materials from Other Libraries (ILL)

Students and employees of VCC can request books, journal articles, and DVDs owned by other libraries by using our free Interlibrary Loans (ILL) service. 

***Physical items may be delayed due to the current Canada Post intermittent job action***

Please note:

    • Your request will be emailed to an ILL technician, and is usually processed within a few working days.
    • Books & DVDs usually arrive in less than 10 days unless they are coming from out-of-province, in which case they can take 2-3 weeks.
    • Journal articles usually take 1-3 working days and will be provided electronically.
    • Tip: Did you know many articles are available through Google Scholar? Search for the article title in the Google Scholar search box. A full text copy of the article may be available for free online. 
    • Requests may take longer during peak periods.
    • If you are on a tight deadline it may be faster to borrow items from other BC post-secondary libraries in person as a reciprocal borrower.
    • If you have any questions, or for a renewal request, please contact our ILL department at ill@vcc.ca

 

Click here to complete our ILL request form