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Interlibrary Loan: Information Delivery Services: Book Deliveries to Branch Campuses

This guide describes the interlibrary loan services of NIU's library.

Distance learners and students at Branch campuses can request books from the NIU libraries, I-Share, or WorldCat. Then they can pick them up at their campus.

  • Naperville: 815-752-8990
  • Rockford: 815-753-8788 

Requesting Books from NIU Libraries and I-Share

  • Locate the item in HuskieSearch
  • Sign in via Institutional Login
  • Click on Request from Library/I-Share
  • Select Northern Illinois University as the Pickup Institution
  • Select Naperville or Rockford from the drop-down menu as the Pickup Location 

Requesting Books from WorldCat

  • Locate book in WorldCat via HuskieSearch
  • Sign in via Institutional Login
  • Click on Request from Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad)
  • Check Campus Affiliation in NIUILLiad to ensure delivery to branch campus

Please visit ordering books for more information. Allow at least 5-7 business days for delivery of books owned by NIU libraries. Books from other lending institutions may take longer. It is the patron's responsibility to return library materials to any I-Share institution or branch.

Contact

Information Delivery Services (IDS)

Phone:  815-753-9245

Email: illdept@niu.edu