Requesting materials from ASU Library (AZS)
The ASU Library will lend eligible materials to academic, public and corporate libraries.
Submit requests for ASU Library materials through OCLC WorldShare ILL using our symbol AZS. We are able to connect to Alma Resource Sharing and Rapido libraries through ISO protocols.
Libraries without OCLC WorldShare ILL access should request materials using our online request form. Libraries must request an account by emailing [email protected] before requesting materials.
Service standards
Staff will update requests to shipped or canceled within four business days. Staff deliver article and book chapter scans electronically. Check the status of your requests by logging into your ILLiad or OCLC WorldShare ILL account.
Loan period
- Physical items have a 16-week loan period.
- Eligible materials can be renewed for one month.
- Recalled materials must be returned immediately.
Lost or damaged items
ASU Library will assess a minimum $150 replacement fee for materials lost or damaged beyond repair.
Loan charges by library type
- Arizona public libraries (city, county, college and university): Free
- Libraries with established reciprocal agreements: Free
- U.S. libraries: $20 IFM or $30 invoice
- International libraries: $50 IFM or six IFLA vouchers
PDF charges by library type
- Arizona public libraries (city, county, college and university): Free
- Libraries with established reciprocal agreements: Free
- U.S. libraries: $20 IFM or $30 invoice
- International libraries: $20 IFM or two IFLA vouchers
Billing methods
- ASU Library prefers billing via OCLC IFM.
- If ASU Library invoices a library, the library will receive an invoice via email following shipment of materials.
Payment methods
- Checks must be written in U.S. dollars.
- Money orders
- IFLA vouchers
Note: ASU Library does not accept electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and credit cards.
Contact us
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 480-965-3282
Fax: 480-965-9486
Mailing addresses
FedEx, UPS or other courier service
Arizona State University
ASU Library, Interlibrary Loan
601 E. Tyler Mall
Tempe, AZ 85281
Postal Service
Arizona State University
ASU Library, Interlibrary Loan
P.O. Box 871006
Tempe, AZ 85287-1006