InterLibrary Loan  

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• Link+ is your fastest option for accessing a book that is not available at PLNU
• Link+ is a network of libraries in California and Nevada.  Books are delivered between these libraries via courier.
• Books can be requested online and picked up at PLNU. Take a look at our Link+ Fact Sheet.
• Books requested via Link+ typically arrive in 2-5 days.
• If you are a student, faculty, or staff at one of PLNU's Regional Centers, check to see if there is a Link+ library in your area.

PLNU patrons may visit any of these Link+ libraries as part of the visiting patron program.

This program allows you to:

• Check out a book from a participating Link+ library with your PLNU ID card.
• Use book for 3 weeks, with an optional renewal of another 3 weeks.

Important: Please have your PLNU ID card with you at the time of checkout.

Note: Most libraries n the Link+ system participate in this program, but there are a few exceptions. Check this list before visiting a library.

PLNU students, faculty, and staff may borrow books from the following local libraries:

• San Diego Public Library system can be used by any San Diego resident.  You will need to sign up for a library card.

If you are having trouble finding information on a specific book, use WorldCat to find books located in libraries around the world. 

Then, use the information to access the titles via InterLibrary Loan's LINK+ or ILLiad as described in the box above.

• Use ILLiad when a book is unavailable at PLNU or through Link+
  
• Check Phineas and Link+ for availability before requesting a book through ILLiad.
  
• Books requested via ILLiad take 7-10 business days.
• FYI, ILLiad works best in Mozilla Firefox and Safari browsers (there are some problems with Internet Explorer).