First time users Register Here.
Looking for a book or article that UT Tyler doesn't own? Try our interlibrary loan service!
Who Can Use ILL:
Currently enrolled UT Tyler students, faculty, and staff are registered as library users.
What You Can Request:
Books and articles not owned by UT Tyler Libraries.
What You Cannot Request:
Textbooks
Reference books
Rare/special collection materials
Some dissertations/theses
Audiovisual materials
Before Requesting ILL:
Search the library catalog for books or articles.
Fees:
Most ILL requests are free.
If another library charges a fee, it will be passed to you.
If you indicate you won’t pay fees and no free lender is available, the request will be canceled.
Late Fees:
$1.00 per day for overdue ILL books
Renewals:
Contact ILL at 903.566.7396 before the due date.
Renewals are not allowed for overdue items or items marked "no renewals."
Borrowing Responsibility:
Returning items late may block your ILL privileges.
Contact Info:
Phone: 903.566.7396
Email: ill@uttyler.edu
Students: Use your Patriots email
Faculty/Staff: Use your UT Tyler credentials
Books and articles not available in the Wise Library's collections can be requested from other libraries through interlibrary loan (ILL). ILL services are available (for free) to any UTHSCT student, faculty or staff member, post-doc student, medical resident, intern, fellow, and medical or other student on rotation at HSC.
To Initiate an ILL Request:
email the complete reference to library@uthct.edu
Turnaround time for delivery of requested items varies. Please allow a minimum of 3 to 5 business days for journal article requests. For physical items, allow up to 14 business days.
Delivery Delays
Some ILL requests take longer than anticipated to fill. Here are some common reasons this occurs:
• Rare Item: when a resource is held/subscribed by a small number of libraries, few may be willing to lend.
• Few/no free lenders: free lenders are prioritized first,