Stanford Interlibrary Lending Request Forms
For libraries and institutions that want to borrow material from Stanford University Library

First Time Library Registration to borrow materials from Stanford University Library

Please carefully review Stanford's Interlibrary Lending Policies, and the first time registration details, FAQ, and copyright information on this page. Stanford Interlibrary Lending loans circulating material to public, academic, and corporate libraries. Patrons must request through the Interlibrary Borrowing service of their local public library or affiliated academic or corporate library. The borrowing library must complete e-registration.

Through e-registration libraries:

  • will not have to supply the information again when making future requests.
  • will have secure access to information about requests.
  • will be able to review their request histories.

About Username and Password

The username and password allow libraries secure access to information about their requests. Borrowing libraries can edit information such as the registered address or phone number.

The username and password will be used when logging into the system in the future.

To create a username and password:

Username
Use your name, abbreviations, or an alphanumeric code.
Password
We recommend that you follow good security practice and choose a password that is different from those you use to access other systems.
Your password will be encrypted so it will remain secure. Only you will know your password.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Before registering, read the FAQ about the interlibrary loan management software.

Important Copyright Information

WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials.

Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research". If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use", that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

By pressing the "First Time Users Click Here" button below, borrowing libraries and organizations acknowledge and agree to all of the terms and conditions described on the Stanford's Interlibrary Lending webpage, the library registration webpage, FAQ, and copyright statement.