Inter-library loans
The Bodleian Law Library offers ILL services for members of the University and to libraries outside Oxford University.
It also offers a Document Delivery photocopy service for law firms and other individuals who are not part of the ILL or British Library systems.
Information for Oxford University and Bodleian Libraries members
Requests may be submitted by:
- members of the library
- other members of Oxford University
Requests may be submitted for:
- Law materials
- Other subjects
Enquiries: ill-law@bodleian.ox.ac.uk tel: (2)71543
What can I do if I need to read something that isn't in the Library?
First look on SOLO (the catalogue) to make sure that there isn't a copy in another of the Bodleian Libraries.
If you wish to read a book or article that is not held in any of the Bodleian Libraries, we may be able to borrow it from another university or from the British Library. This is an inter-library loan or ILL.
How do I make an ILL request?
If the item is not available in any of the Bodleian Libraries, ask the staff at the Enquiry Desk for an interlibrary loan form, or print the form (.pdf).
Complete the form, and attach a copy of the source of your reference to it. Please give full and accurate information: without it, your request may be unsuccessful.
Remember to sign the form. This is a legal requirement if the item you are requesting is within copyright.
Take the completed and signed form to the Library Enquiry Desk. Staff will ask to see your University card, and you will be asked to pay.
How much will it cost?
If you are a full current member of the University, each ILL request for an item in a UK Library will usually cost you £4.75. This is a subsidised rate.
You may pay by cash, cheque or by PCAS account.
Where will the ILL be sent to?
If you have asked for an article, a photocopy will be sent to the address that you have specifed on the form, and the photocopy will be yours to keep. Books will be sent to the Library, and will be kept at the Enquiry Desk for you to read in the Library (they may not be borrowed).
What if the ILL request is unsuccessful?
We regret that the Library cannot offer refunds for unsuccessful requests. This is because just making the request through the ILL network costs the Library money.
Information for libraries outside Oxford University
Requests for BOOK LOANS
We accept requests for book loans from UK libraries paying through a British Library account, or from libraries paying with IFLA vouchers.
Unfortunately we are not able to accept requests from libraries or individuals paying on receipt of an invoice.
Requests for Photocopies
We accept requests for photocopies from UK libraries paying through a British Library account and from Libraries paying with IFLA vouchers.
Please send your requests to:
Bodleian Law Library
St. Cross Building
Manor Road
OXFORD
OX1 3UR
email: ill-law@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
tel: +44 (0)1865 271543
fax: +44 (0)1865 271475
British Library Code: OX/U15
How does copyright affect my ILL request?
UK Copyright guidelines state that you may receive photocopies of:
- One chapter or 5% of a book, whichever is the greater
- One article from an issue of a journal
Please note: Publishers place restrictions on the distribution of electronic journals. There is no standard policy at present regarding electronic distribution and the Bodleian Libraries is seeking permission on a title by title basis. The Bodleian Libraries may not be able to deliver articles electronically or in paper copy from some electronic journals.