Interlibrary Loan

If you need a book or journal article that is not owned by the library, contact us and we'll request it for you through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). This service is limited to current Mary Baldwin College students, faculty, and staff. Please check the Online Catalog first; we cannot order items that we already own.

You may send your requests to us in the following ways:

Electronic Request Forms

• Book
• Journal Article

E-Mail*: mbayonet@mbc.edu

Fax*: 540-887-7297

* If you send a request by e-mail or fax, be sure to include:

• complete bibliographic citations (e.g. title, author, source, date...)
• your name and MBC ID#
• an address, phone number, or e-mail address so we can contact you

Delivery time—While most ILL items arrive within 5-10 business days, there are no guarantees on delivery time. The best way to insure the timely procurement of your needed resources is to order as far in advance as possible—as soon as you know you will need them. If you no longer need a book or article that has not arrived, please contact the ILL department to cancel your request.

Pick up—Once the material arrives at Grafton, we forward it to you. Books can be picked up at the circulation desk. When possible, we will forward ILL articles by e-mail. The average loan period set by lending libraries is 4-6 weeks and items tend to be non-renewable. If you would like to request a renewal, you must do so at least 5 days before the due date.

Returns—As with all library books, it is important to return ILL material on time. The continuation of our reciprocal borrowing agreements with other libraries depends on the responsibility of our patrons—you! If hours do not permit you to return your ILL items at the circulation desk, please use the drop box to the right of Grafton’s main entrance. Overdue fines accrue at the same rate for ILL books as for the books of our own collection.

Contact—For any questions, please call Megan Bayonet at 540-887-7317, or email to mbayonet@mbc.edu.