EMU Interlibrary Loan

Welcome!

The EMU Library is pleased to offer you two distinct services for fast, self-service interlibrary borrowing.

MelCat

Michigan eLibrary Catalog (MeLCat), is a catalog of the books and multimedia from other Michigan libraries that you can request to be sent to the EMU Library for your pick-up. MelCat books usually arrive within a few days to a week of your request. Use your EMU E-number to submit a request.

Search MelCat for:

  • Books not owned by EMU
  • EMU-owned items checked out to another user or missing
NOTE: journals and journal articles are NOT available via MelCat.

Help with MelCat

ILLiad

ILLiad is a loan service among hundreds of cooperating libraries around the United States. The wait time for books can be two weeks or even longer, which is why we recommend trying MeL first for books. Articles can usually be delivered electronically in less than a week. First time users must register after logging in to ILLiad. Login to ILLiad from this page.

Use ILLiad for:

  • Articles and journals not owned by EMU
  • Books not owned by EMU
NOTE: ILLiad will not honor requests for items that EMU owns even if they are checked out or missing.

Interlibrary Loan Help

Please visit our ILL policies page for information about ILL, eligible users, and more.

Our ILL FAQ will answer many of your questions. Or, you can contact the library's information and reference desk at 734.487.0020, x2100 or Ask-a-Librarian.

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ILLiad

 
Username
@emich.edu
Password
Note: You must use your my.emich username and password to logon to the ILL system. Interlibrary loan privileges are available to EMU students, staff and faculty only.

Experiencing problems with your my.emich username or password? Contact the ICT Help Desk at 734.487.2120 or visit them on the first level of the EMU Library.

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