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Interlibrary Loan (Collections Access, Loan and Management Division)

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Notice: All items lent from the Library of Congress collections must be used on borrowing library premises

To U.S. Libraries
To Libraries Outside the U.S.
Circulation Policies

Requesting Materials

Books, Periodicals, & Newspapers
Newspapers on Microfilm
Specialized Collections
Requesting Via OCLC, ILLiad Web Client, or Other Means
First Time Registration for ILL
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Contact Information

Library of Congress Researcher Engagement and General Collections Division
Washington, D.C. 20540-4660

Inventory Management and Document Fulfillment Section
Phone, Accounts: (202) 707-5441 Email: [email protected]

ILL Reference: (202) 707-5444
Email: [email protected]
(Please do not use these contacts to submit ILL requests)

Return books via commercial carrier (FedEx, UPS, etc) or USPS Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express to:
Library of Congress
CMD Division 4670
101 Independence Avenue, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20540-4670

ILL FAQs:

Who may borrow materials from the Library of Congress?
How much does it cost for interlibrary loan?
How do I submit a request?
How long does it take?
What can I borrow?
How do I find out whether or not you have what I need?
Do you have every book ever published?
What is your renewal policy?
May I submit RUSH requests?
Do you have a waiting list?
Does the Library of Congress update the status of requests in OCLC?
How do I contact ILL at the Library of Congress?
Do I have an account with the Library of Congress?
Am I able to get articles scanned from microfilmed materials?

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November 15, 2023

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