Interlibrary Loan
Quick Information
We have a new Interlibrary Loan system, called ILLIAD.
To make an Interlibrary loan request you must:
About ILLIAD
Use ILLIAD to:
- Submit ILL requests
- Check the status of existing requests
- Retrieve certain documents electronically
Registration is required.
HKS Faculty, Fellows, and Staff Members
Items owned by Harvard Libraries
Use the ILL forms to request materials that are held at participating Harvard Libraries:
- Widener
- Law School Library
- Baker
- Countway
- Gutman
- Loeb Design Library
- Divinity School Library
- Tozzer
If an item is checked out, please use the Request link from the Availability screen in HOLLIS.
Items not owned by Harvard Libraries
You may also request materials not held at any Harvard University Library.
Complete and submit the form below to initiate your ILL request:
ILL Request Form (Harvard login required)
To view or change any previous requests, please login to your ILL account.
HKS Students
Items owned by Harvard Libraries
Use the ILL form to request materials from Countway Library only.
For all other Harvard Libraries, students must borrow the materials in person at the owning library.
Items not owned by Harvard Libraries
You may also request materials not held at any Harvard University Library.
To view or change any previous requests, login to your ILL account.
Delivery Times
Type of Material |
Delivery Time |
Delivery Format |
Who's Eligible |
Book from a Harvard Library |
1 - 2 weeks |
HKS Faculty, Staff, Fellows |
|
Book chapter, or article from a Harvard Library |
4 business days |
Electronic |
HKS Faculty, Staff, Fellows, Students |
Items not owned by Harvard Libraries |
1 -2 weeks |
HKS Faculty, Staff, Fellows, Students |
Please contact ksgcirc@hks.harvard.edu or call 617-495-1301 if you have any questions or concerns.
