Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Policies
(Inquiries: 2nd Floor, 416-979-5314)
Who can use RACER?
The service is available to following members with a valid library/One card:
This service is not extended to:
Check Ryerson Library Resources First!
Please check the Library Catalogue and the Full-Text Periodical Titles List before submitting an Interlibrary Loan request. For assistance in using the Library catalogue or Full-Text Periodical Titles List, please ask at the Reference desk (416-979-5055).
Materials not available
on Interlibrary Loan
Books that are held by the Ryerson Library, even if currently in use, cannot be requested through ILL. Missing/damaged books can be requested through ILL.
AV materials (films, videos, etc.) are borrowed through the Audio Visual Services located at the circulation desk on the 2nd floor.
Other items that cannot be borrowed include reference materials, patents and standards, maps, vertical file items, computer disks or CDROMS and entire issues of magazines and periodicals.
Cost of Interlibrary
Loan
The Interlibrary Loan service is available free of charge to Ryerson faculty, students and staff. Although the Library covers the cost of interlibrary fees for patrons, there are exceptions. Staff will contact patrons when these exceptions apply.
Requesting a Loan
RACER is the Interlibrary loan requesting system. If you have never used RACER before, then you first register (one time only). Please complete one form for each item. Phone number and e-mail address are required. The Library will process only 10 requests from the same user per week.
Do not send a list of titles by e-mail. Requests incompatible with our ILL management system will not be processed.
All materials requested are subject to conditions specified in copyright regulations and licensing agreements with publishers. Single reprographic (paper and non-electronic) copies of less than a substantial part of any copyrighted material are to be used solely in support of private study (or criticism or review) and research within Ryerson, and not for personal activities or other research.
ILL reserves the right to refuse to process a request if it violates any of the above conditions.
Planning your Requests
The time for materials to arrive may vary, depending on the availability, location and delivery mechanism of the lending library.
Journal articles:
a few working days to two weeks.
Books: a week
or more.
International requests
may take longer.
Please submit your requests well in advance and request only materials needed for research.
Notification and Pick-up
Patrons will receive an e-mail when their materials have arrived. Items must be picked up at the Circulation desk, Library 2nd floor. Please bring your valid library/One card.
When picking up a book, please note that the book will be checked out to your valid library/One card.
Return of Interlibrary
Loan Materials
Please return all Interlibrary loan material to the Circulation desk (NOT the book drop) by the due date. Loan periods are generally 3 weeks; however, some items may be due earlier. The due date will be indicated on a slip with the item.
Items may be recalled before the due date by the lending library. An email will notify patrons of this recall. If patrons fail to return recall items, a fine will be levied by the lending library and transferred to your Ryerson Library account
Renewal, Fines and Lost Books
Renewal is not possible.
Fines and /or suspension of interlibrary loan privileges are applicable if items are returned after their due date.
Failure to return books will result in the eventual loss of borrowing privileges and marks will be withheld by the University.
Lost books will result in a replacement and processing fee charged to the patrons library account.
