Murrell Library & Academic Support Center
Interlibrary Loan
Need a book, article, or other resource the library doesn’t have? Interlibrary Loan (ILL) borrows it from another library for you, free, for your classes, research, or personal interests. Open to all MVU students, faculty, and staff.
Questions about ILL?
Bathsheba Love-Burkett
Research and Circulation Coordinator
Murrell Library & Academic Support Center
Before you request
Check our collection first.
What you need may already be a click away. Follow the steps for the kind of item you’re looking for.
Looking for an article?
- Search VikingSearch on the library homepage.
- Found the abstract but not the full article? Select Request this item through ILL.
- Can’t find the article or its abstract? Fill out the article request form.
Looking for a book?
- Search the library catalog by keyword, title, or author.
- Not there? Select the blue MOBIUS button to search partner libraries, and request the book there.
- Can’t find or request it through MOBIUS? Fill out the book request form.
Request forms
Can’t find it? We’ll borrow it for you.
Use the form that matches what you need. Sign in with your MVU account if asked. We’ll request the item for you.
Request a book
For books you couldn’t find or request through our catalog or MOBIUS.
Request an article
For articles you couldn’t find, even as an abstract, in VikingSearch.
How long does it take?
It depends on what you request and which library lends it.
- Articles: usually 48 hours to one week
- Books: often longer, since they’re shipped by mail or carrier
Request early, especially before a deadline.
How will I know it’s ready?
Library staff will email you:
- Books: when your item is ready for pickup
- Articles: with a link to download it
Need help finding something?
Library staff can help you search before you request. Call 660-831-4180 or email library@moval.edu.