Interlibrary Loan Lending Guidelines
Montgomery College Library Interlibrary Loan (ILL) provides materials to other libraries. ILL is a transaction between libraries. We do not accept requests from individuals.
ILL Contact Information
- Email: ill@montgomerycollege.edu
- Phone: 240-567-7118
Shipping Address
Montgomery College Library
Interlibrary Loan Department - 107MT
7602 Standish Place
Rockville, MD 20855
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on the weekend and all regular MC holidays.
What We Lend
- Books
- Musical Scores
- Sound Recordings
- Visual Materials
Non-Circulating Items Not Available through ILL
The following items will not be loaned, but, if possible, copies may be supplied:
- Course Reserve Materials
- Reference Materials
- Instructional Videos
- Periodicals
- Newspapers
- Loose Leaf Materials
Loan Period and Renewal
Six weeks. Items may be renewed once if there are no holds on the item.
Overdue and Lost Items
Borrowing libraries who fail to return or renew items by the due date may be blocked from our ILL services until those items are returned. In addition, any late fees may be applied. We will send you either a replacement copy request or an invoice for the lost item. Please contact us at ill@montgomerycollege.edu if you have any questions.
Methods of Requesting Materials
All ILL loans should be requested via OCLC.
Shipping Methods and Fees
- MRB is a Free Lender, no charge for all requests. We expect reciprocal agreements.
- Shipping and Returns via USPS, UPS, or MILO.
- Copies are sent via Odyssey, Article Exchange, or email attachment.