First Time Users
| Is this your first time using ILLiad? |
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EKU Email Address For Students: example, john_smith2@eku.edu For Faculty/Staff: example, john.smith@eku.edu |
ILLiad Password First Time User: enter your EKU ID number in the password box above. |
Quick Links ILLiad FAQ How to Renew an ILL Item How to renew a Library Express Item Search Library Catalog Journal Titles: Electronic & Print EKU Libraries |
| Interlibrary Loan Services |
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Interlibrary Loan is open to all EKU faculty, staff, and students. The purpose is to obtain materials which are not available in the Libraries collections for the educational, research, and general needs of the University community. The service is free for all eligible users. Patrons may submit requests through the ILLiad service. A separate request is required for each item. All patrons using the service agree to honor Interlibrary Loan policies and copyright compliance. Interlibrary Loan policies are based on the American Library Association Interlibrary Loan Code and governed by U.S. copyright law (Title 17, United States Code). Using these guidelines the following will not be requested:
Loans and Renewals Most items can be obtained within two weeks. Some arrive more quickly while some can take much longer to receive. Loans are usually for at least two weeks with the option of one renewal. For a renewal, advance notice of at least two days is necessary. Renewals may be made through ILLiad or by phone; however, the lending institution may not routinely grant the request. To Renew Items Online via ILLiad
For assistance, please contact Interlibrary Loan Services by phone at (859) 622-1415 or by email at ill.library@eku.edu |
| Library Express Services |
Library Express is a service that supports the instruction, research and scholarship of EKU faculty and staff. This service offers free delivery of library materials to main campus faculty and staff via EKU Mail Services and email. Patrons may submit requests through the ILLiad service. A separate request is required for each item. All patrons using the service agree to honor Library Express policies and copyright compliance. Loans and Renewals An item's loan period is dependent upon its location in the collection; copies of articles are sent as PDF files to your EKU email account. Average turnaround time for delivery is 2-3 business days. EKU Library Express is available Monday through Friday, exempting University observed holidays or cancelations. To Renew Items Online:
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| 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 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. |