Interlibrary Loans
For course and program-related materials not available in the NIC library collection, NIC students
and faculty can borrow items from other BC Libraries using the Interlibrary Loan service. Normally,
students may receive 10 interlibrary loans per course, per semester.
Interlibrary Loans are checked out for two weeks and are not eligible for renewal, and the late fee
for Interlibrary Loan books is $1.00 per day.
The Interlibrary Loan service is for requesting materials not available in the NIC collection. If
you'd like to borrow library materials from another NIC campus, visit Requests & Holds.
How to Place an Interlibrary Loan Request
Find What you Need
Choose the type of material that would be best for you.
Magazine or Journal Article:If you wish to request a magazine or journal article,
you can place your request online by using the "Where Can I Get This?" link, in the article database. For
more information, visit Articles & Databases.
Books:To place an interlibrary loan request for books from other BC Libraries,
visit Outlook Online, and continue to Step Two.
Use Outlook Online
On Outlook Online,check the box next to "BC Libraries". Your search results will now show materials from libraries across BC.
Note: your search results may also include videos and DVDs, which are available for faculty borrowing only.
Place Your Order
From the search results, click on the title that you want. This will take you to a screen that includes all the
information you'll need to fill out an Interlibrary Loan Request Form. You may print and fill out an
Interlibrary Loan form 
and submit it in person at your
nearest campus library. Or, you may submit the form online.
Requests for Interlibrary Loan materials are normally filled within 7 to 10 working days, and you will be contacted
when the material arrives at your campus library. Items can be picked up and returned at the circulation desk.