Books and other media can be borrowed via interlibrary loan. Copies of articles from scientific journals or individual chapters from books can be ordered as well.
Items that are part of the holdings of Bayreuth University Library but are unavailable or only available with restricted access, popular literature as well as items, that are available in bookshops for less than 15 Euros, are not going to be obtained via interlibrary loan.
These types of requests will be filtered out and rejected by us.
Interlibrary Loan
The interlibrary loan service offers the possibility to request academic literature that is not part of the holdings of Bayreuth University Libary. We will try to obtain the requested media for you from another library.
If you are searching for journal articles, you can find useful advice on our page Alternative ways for finding and obtaining journal articles.
If you are searching for journal articles, you can find useful advice on our page Alternative ways for finding and obtaining journal articles.
After lengthy negotiations and the necessary technical preparations, starting January 2024 you will, in most cases, receive PDF files instead of the former paper copies when ordering copies via interlibrary loan. You can find more information on the topic here.
What Are the Costs for an Interlibrary Loan?
The costs for the procurement of media via national interlibrary loan within Germany are covered in most cases. Any costs incurred will be indicated on the order form when an order is placed.
How Long Does an Interlibrary Loan Take?
Usually we are able to process your orders successfully within a few days.
Depending on distribution and general demand of the requested item it may take up to two weeks. In individual cases it may take several weeks.
Depending on distribution and general demand of the requested item it may take up to two weeks. In individual cases it may take several weeks.
How Does It Work?
Get to know the UB Catalogue through our video tutorials. In the tutorial "Bücher und Aufsätze per Fernleihe bestellen" (only available in German at this time), we explain how to place an interlibrary loan request.
The interlibrary loan team is best equipped to answer any questions you may have about individual requests and special materials (psychological tests, loose-leaf publications etc.). The information desk team will also be of assistance with general inquiries about placing an interlibrary loan request.
You will be notified by e-mail, as soon as your interlibrary loan item is ready for collection. Interlibrary loans are only held for collection for a limited time. You can check your library account to see the latest day by which you can collect your order.
We will also contact you by e-mail to clarify any questions and to let you know if we are unable to fulfil a request.
The interlibrary loan team is best equipped to answer any questions you may have about individual requests and special materials (psychological tests, loose-leaf publications etc.). The information desk team will also be of assistance with general inquiries about placing an interlibrary loan request.
You will be notified by e-mail, as soon as your interlibrary loan item is ready for collection. Interlibrary loans are only held for collection for a limited time. You can check your library account to see the latest day by which you can collect your order.
We will also contact you by e-mail to clarify any questions and to let you know if we are unable to fulfil a request.
Which Restrictions Apply for Interlibrary Loan Media?
Occassionally the lending library may impose some restrictions such as reading room use only. These regulations can not be changed.
How Long May I Keep an Interlibrary Loan?
Usually you can keep an item ordered via interlibrary loan for a period of four weeks and extend the loan period twice. However, a shorter loan period may be set by the lending library. Special loan periods are noted on your order slip and in your account. You may keep paper copies from Document Delivery.